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Funding Shortage

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humanitarian-crisis2 years ago

Haiti's Dire Conditions Leave UN Struggling to Feed Thousands

The World Food Programme (WFP) is unable to feed 100,000 Haitians this month due to insufficient funding, exacerbating the worst hunger crisis the country has ever witnessed. Surging food inflation and increased demand for assistance have driven up the cost of delivering aid, while donors have cut funding. Haiti has been engulfed in brutal gang violence since the assassination of its president in July 2021, pushing 4.9 million people into food insecurity. Earthquakes and flooding have further worsened the crisis, but NGOs are scaling back their response due to funding shortages. Without immediate financial support, thousands of vulnerable Haitians will be left without assistance.

world2 years ago

Palestinians to face aid suspension as World Food Programme runs out of funds.

The World Food Programme (WFP) will suspend food aid to over 200,000 Palestinians from next month due to a "severe" shortage of funds, the group's senior official for the Palestinian territories said. The most impacted families are in Gaza, where food insecurity and poverty are the highest, and in the West Bank. The United Nations agency offers impoverished Palestinians both monthly vouchers with a value of $10.30 per person and food baskets. Both programs will be affected.

local-news2 years ago

Southside Park Pool to Stay Closed for Maintenance, Frustrating Neighbors Again

Sacramento's Southside Pool will remain closed this summer due to the need for resurfacing and a shortage of funds to complete the project. The closure is frustrating for residents who use the facility, including the President of the Southside Park Neighborhood Association, who said the closure is hurting the community. The city is encouraging visitors to use other pools and is looking into providing free transportation for families. Councilwoman Katie Valenzuela said they have funding for phase one and hope to reopen the pool for summer 2024.