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Part of El Niño conditions are increasing droughts and floods across various regions, including Africa and Latin America.

How will the appeals from the World Food Programme affect its operations?

WFP appeals for $202 million to aid 8.8 million people affected by El Niño The World Food Programme (WFP), alongside the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has launched an urgent appeal for international assistance. The organization is seeking $202 million to address the severe impacts of the El Niño weather pattern. This funding is needed to protect 8.8 million people across 22 high-risk countries affected by increased droughts, floods, and storms in the second half of 2026. The planned support includes cash aid, climate-resilient seeds, livestock protection, and flood control measures.

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The WFP's appeal highlights the scale of the global food security crisis driven by climate variability. The required funds are critical not only for immediate life-saving interventions but also for long-term resilience building in vulnerable regions.

International donors and governments are key to the WFP's ability to operate in these high-risk zones. The success of the appeal will determine how many of the 8.8 million people receive necessary aid to survive the impacts of the El Niño cycle.

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  • How quickly can the $202 million funding be secured?
  • What specific aid targets are being prioritized in the 22 high-risk countries?

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Additional funding is secured promptly.The WFP can extend aid beyond the current 1.2 million people already targeted in some areas.
The El Niño conditions subside and extreme weather stabilizes.The immediate need for the appeal will lessen, allowing for a shift toward long-term recovery planning.

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