Japan Boosts WFP Efforts To Tackle Maternal Hunger In Nigeria’s Northeast
In northeast Nigeria, where conflict has pushed millions into extreme hunger, pregnant and breastfeeding women remain among the hardest hit.
Malnutrition not only threatens their health but also the survival of their children making targeted nutrition support a lifeline.
With a contribution of more than US$200,000, the Government of Japan has enabled the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to provide vital nutrition assistance to 2,848 pregnant and breastfeeding women in 2024.
The support included fortified foods and community-based nutrition education, reaching women displaced by violence and struggling with food insecurity.
“This support came at a time of record hunger in the region,” said Chi Lael, WFP Nigeria’s Head of Communications. “It has given renewed hope to women striving to survive amidst adversity.”
Currently, at least five million people in northeast Nigeria face extreme hunger, with women and girls bearing the greatest burden.
Despite funding cuts and growing security risks, WFP continues its work to deliver hope, save lives, and change futures.
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