Linthong tries to peek over his classmates’ shoulders to see what’s for lunch today. “Lentils,” he turns to grin at his friend Sa, who eagerly reaches to get his food tray. …

Nestled around 1,000 metres above sea level, the Bolaven plateau is a special place in Southern Laos. Vast mountains and waterfalls, a vibrant mix of ethnicities and a cool climate are factors captivating tourists and locals alike. Plants that would not grow in other parts of the country thrive here…

Timely access to reliable data on food security is vital for decision making in times of crisis, especially for the Pacific in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. Pre-existing vulnerability to natural hazards and the impacts of climate change, coupled with the ongoing pandemic have rendered Pacific…

Looking at the journey taken by the Pacific Humanitarian Air Service in delivering critical aid across the Pacific during a pivotal time in history. By Maria Shumusti, WFP Pacific Multi-Country Office As the global pandemic unfolded in early 2020, the impacts of what was initially seen as a medical crisis…

Faced with complex problems that call for game-changing solutions, a look at the Pacific’s food systems and WFP’s support to the regional and national dialogues ahead of the first-ever UN Food Systems Summit in September this year. Written by: Maria Shumusti The year 2021 has emerged as a pivotal moment…

Written by Binai Lama, WFP Bhutan Aum Kinzangmo, 36, lives with her three children, husband, and her parents in the heart of Buli village in Bhutan’s Zhemgang Dzongkhag district. As a progressive farmer, Aum Kinzangmo cultivates a variety of vegetables in her 30 decimal kitchen garden. This enables her to…

In August 2020, monsoon rains caused devastating flooding in Sindh Province in Pakistan, leading to the Government of Sindh announcing a state of emergency as 2.5 million people were affected. The floods had a destructive impact on the livelihood of many people, just like Waliyan Resham. She is a 68-year-old…

WFP and partners celebrate World Food Day with an important message on nutrition and diet — This year, the World Food Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) jointly celebrated World Food Day — 16 October — with an event that placed ending malnutrition and ensuring food security and healthy diets for all centre stage. Among the audience were around 100 students and teachers, as…

By David Kaatrud, Regional Director, WFP Asia and the Pacific (2014–2019) — For Manulete, a remote mountain town 70 km southwest of the capital city, Dili, the busiest place is always its health post. Every day, in the shadows of Mt Ramelau, Timor-Leste’s highest peak, a steady stream of mothers, fathers with their children passes through. …