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Sudan's government and the World Food Programme are expanding their partnership to tackle hunger and boost farming development. The UN agency plans to move operations back to the capital as stability improves.
A UN food investment program helped design 43 projects across 44 countries in 2025, securing nearly $8 billion to strengthen food systems and fight rising hunger. Global hunger dropped slightly to 8.2% in 2024, offering hope even as 673 million people still face food insecurity.
Italian Olympic medalist Nadia Battocletti is using her global platform to fight world hunger as the UN World Food Programme's newest Goodwill Ambassador. The champion runner fasted during Ramadan while training to show solidarity with those facing food insecurity.
Ethan Hunger plans to complete 19 super sprint triathlons in 24 hours to break a world record and raise $500,000 for his local food bank. Since 2021, his extreme fitness challenges have already brought in $800,000 to fight hunger in his community.
The World Food Programme just launched a platform that uses AI to predict food crises before they happen, potentially saving seven dollars for every dollar spent on early action. The tool tracks hunger in real time across 50+ countries, giving aid workers the power to stop starvation before it starts.
Thailand has become a global food powerhouse by combining ancient market traditions with cutting-edge science. The country now ranks among the world's top three exporters for rice, chicken, cassava, tuna, shrimp, and sugar.
Korean food giant Samyang Foods just opened a European research hub in the Netherlands to develop the next generation of plant-based foods. The company chose Wageningen, home to one of the world's top food science universities, to tap into Europe's innovation ecosystem.
When roads vanish and floodwaters rise, cargo planes become the only lifeline for isolated communities in South Sudan. In 2025, the World Food Programme airdropped 9,400 tons of food to people who would otherwise survive on lily roots and tree leaves.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, UN leaders and Olympic champions gathered to celebrate how sports transform communities and break down barriers worldwide. From street kids finding hope through soccer to Morocco's first female gold medalist inspiring millions, the message is clear: sports change lives.
Ghana just secured a major investment to revolutionize its struggling agriculture sector and feed more people. The World Bank is backing a project that will give farmers cutting-edge weather tech and boost production of essential crops.
A three-way partnership between Zimbabwe, Russia, and the World Food Programme is delivering critical food relief to drought-affected communities during the country's toughest months. The collaboration shows how international cooperation can directly combat hunger when it matters most.
Kacper Majchrzak didn't expect to swim that fast in a 3-metre deep pool. But the Polish athlete shattered a world record at The World Games in Chengdu, bringing home gold and silver medals for his country.
Philadelphia International Airport just hosted the world's longest line of cheesesteaks, stretching 1,291 sandwiches long. The year-long effort brought together local businesses and community volunteers to celebrate the city's most famous food.
Professional footballers who fled war and persecution as children have united to form a symbolic UN team, proving what's possible when displaced people find safety and opportunity. Led by Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies, the squad features Real Madrid players and other pros whose families escaped conflict.
Houstonians will line up over 1,000 soccer balls in Hermann Park this April, breaking a world record while celebrating the city's upcoming World Cup matches. The soccer balls will then go to local youth programs across the city.
Young Ghanaians are learning cutting-edge tech skills through a UN program that connects digital innovation with feeding their nation. The Code for Food Security Fellowship shows how the next generation can use AI to solve real-world problems.
More than 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park just set a Guinness World Record and they're all going to Houston's underserved youth. The city is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup with programs that ensure local kids benefit long after the matches end.
A new UN report reveals we're spending $7.3 trillion destroying nature while investing just $220 billion to protect it. But there's a clear roadmap to flip this trend and unlock massive economic benefits.
South Sudan just launched its first ever drought anticipatory plan, helping 65,000 people prepare before disaster strikes. The UN is delivering cash and critical information to families so they can protect their livelihoods ahead of worsening conditions.
Canadian sprinters shattered a world record and qualified four relay teams for the 2027 World Championships in a stunning performance at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana. The breakthrough moment shows Canada's track dominance is only getting stronger.
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