WFP appeals for more Ethiopia humanitarian needs funding

Men carry a sack of wheat during food distribution by WFP

Men carry a sack of wheat during food aid distribution by WFP for IDPs in Debark, Ethiopia on September 15, 2021. PHOTO | AMANUEL SILESHI | AFP

The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) said that a funding shortfall is hampering its humanitarian response in Ethiopia.

"WFP is facing a funding shortfall of $219 million until the end of the year. In effect, WFP has reprioritized 50 percent of the targeted beneficiaries under its nutrition activity," the WFP said in its latest Ethiopia humanitarian situation report issued late Thursday.