The U.N. World Food Programme (WFP) is facing historically low levels of funding, warning that it may have to pause food aid to help millions of malnourished people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by February due to major funding issues.
Cynthia Jones, country director of the WFP for the DRC, stated that they’ve received about $150 million this year, but need $350 million to help people in desperate need.
The funding shortage comes as the WFP is trying to support over 6 million people in the DRC, who are facing severe food insecurity due to conflict, displacement, and climate-related disasters.
The WFP has been providing food assistance to vulnerable populations, including refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons.
The pause in food aid would have devastating consequences for the affected communities, exacerbating hunger and malnutrition.
The WFP is urging donors to provide additional funding to support its operations in the DRC and other countries facing humanitarian crises.
