FAO emergencies and resilience

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Conflict and disease outbreaks deepen DR Congo’s hunger crisis as record numbers are projected to face acute food insecurity
13/11/2026

FAO, WFP, UNICEF and WHO call for urgent action as acute hunger is projected to hit more than 30 million, including 4.2 million people facing Emergency...

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07/10/2026

Amid escalating violence, severe drought, widespread internal displacement and acute food insecurity in Haiti, emergency food production assistance is providing a vital lifeline to vulnerable rural households, helping them meet immediate food needs and rapidly restore their ability to produce food.

06/11/2026

The climate crisis has intensified the challenges faced by the Wayuu Indigenous communities of Venezuela’s La Guajira region. To support their recovery, FAO implemented actions aimed at improving food security and livelihoods for 5,745 people across six Indigenous communities.

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Anticipatory action

FAO is forging a way for a faster, more effective humanitarian system by shifting from disaster response to anticipation.

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Forced displacement

The increasingly protracted nature of forced displacement calls for sustainable and durable solutions.

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