Press Releases

People who have fled their homes in the Ituri province of the DR Congo are in desperate need of food, water, shelter and medicines.

The GHI 2019 shows that climate change is worsening the nutrition situation in countries that are already affected by hunger and poverty.

Welthungerhilfe: Number of civilian casualties are rising as well as fear of attacks.

Welthungerhilfe supports the worldwide climate strikes on Friday and demands a clear change of course from the German government.

The poor security situation in many countries is making work more difficult for relief organisations, and frequently making it difficult to

Another increase of hunger figures: According to the UN, 821.6 million people around the world were suffering from hunger in 2018.

Wars and Climate Change are the Greatest Challenges for Combating Hunger.

The UN Security Council meets today, chaired by Germany, to discuss fighting in the Syrian province of Idlib.

Chancellor Merkel Travels to Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

Cyclone Kenneth worsens the humanitarian situation after cyclone Idai in Mozambique. Welthungerhilfe provides 100,000 Euros for immediate assistance.

Following the severe floods in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe there has been hunger, cholera and malaria.

Disastrous situation after Cyclone Idai: 700,000 euros are being provided for distribution of urgently needed aid supplies.