WFP faces 379-mln-USD funding shortfall for South Sudan's humanitarian needs in 2025


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  • Tuesday, 06 May 2025

JUBA, May 5 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) said on Monday that it is facing a funding shortfall of 379 million U.S. dollars for the rest of 2025 as it ramps up humanitarian assistance to address the food crisis in South Sudan.

According to the WFP, needs include the food and nutrition requirements of crisis-affected people, food prepositioning before the rainy season intensifies in May, and other logistical support services.

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