Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Rome-Based Food Security Agencies
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with the heads of the Rome-Based Food Security Agencies today in Rome, Read More»
Chargé d’Affaires Jennifer Harhigh delivers the U.S. Opening Statement at the WFP Executive Board Annual Session
Our window to prevent widespread famine is shrinking at an alarming rate, and the United States calls on donors to respond with increased contributions at this critical time. It is absolutely imperative that the humanitarian community come together now to respond to these escalating needs and avoid further loss of life. Read More»
U.S. Statement on the Election of the Food and Agriculture Organization Council Members at the 42nd Session of FAO Conference
Those standing for membership on the Council must share a clear and consistent commitment to respecting human rights. They must also allow and facilitate access of life-saving humanitarian assistance to their citizens to achieve a world free from hunger and extreme poverty. Read More»
Earth Day, April 22 – Restore Our Earth
Our planet is warning us Extreme events are becoming more severe. This is not about politics, it is a reality made clear by decades of science. Read More»
United States Announces More than $152 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the People Affected by Tigray Crisis
In response to growing needs in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing more than $152 million in additional humanitarian assistance. The United States is the largest donor of humanitarian assistance in Ethiopia, and this latest announcement brings the total contributed by the American people for ... Read More»