Overview
- The 2026 Global Outlook projects 318 million people at crisis-level hunger or worse, more than double 2019.
- WFP says it will target 110 million of the most vulnerable next year at a cost of $13 billion, yet current forecasts point to receiving only about half that sum.
- The agency cites conflict, extreme weather and economic instability as key drivers, with 41 million already at emergency or worse levels.
- Donor reductions — including cuts to US foreign aid under President Donald Trump and tighter European budgets — have forced ration cuts and prioritization.
- A joint FAO–WFP hotspots report identified 16 high-risk areas and reported $10.5 billion received out of $29 billion required.