Japan has announced a 2.2 million US dollars contribution to support the World Food Programme ( WFP ) in addressing malnutrition and providing lifesaving assistance to vulnerable communities across South Sudan..The contribution comes as South Sudan continues to face one of the world most severe hunger crises, driven by conflict, displacement, climate shocks and economic pressures..The funding will support WFP efforts to strengthen its malnutrition response and provide essential, lifesaving assistance to vulnerable populations, particularly communities affected by food insecurity and humanitarian emergencies. In Photo : A security officer stands at the entrance of the WFP Warehouse in Hai Gwudu - ZUMAb132 20260826_zip_b132_032

Japan has announced a 2.2 million US dollars contribution to support the World Food Programme ( WFP ) in addressing malnutrition and providing lifesaving assistance to vulnerable communities across South Sudan..The contribution comes as South Sudan continues to face one of the world most severe hunger crises, driven by conflict, displacement, climate shocks and economic pressures..The funding will support WFP efforts to strengthen its malnutrition response and provide essential, lifesaving assistance to vulnerable populations, particularly communities affected by food insecurity and humanitarian emergencies. In Photo : A security officer stands at the entrance of the WFP Warehouse in Hai Gwudu - ZUMAb132 20260826_zip_b132_032

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Recording Date: Aug 26, 2026

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August 26, 2026, Juba, Ces Juba, South Sudan: Japan has announced a 2.2 million US dollars contribution to support the World Food Programme ( WFP ) in addressing malnutrition and providing lifesaving assistance to vulnerable communities across South Sudan..The contribution comes as South Sudan continues to face one of the world most severe hunger crises, driven by conflict, displacement, climate shocks and economic pressures..The funding will support WFP efforts to strengthen its malnutrition response and provide essential, lifesaving assistance to vulnerable populations, particularly communities affected by food insecurity and humanitarian emergencies. In Photo : A security officer stands at the entrance of the WFP Warehouse in Hai Gwudu - ZUMAb132 20260826_zip_b132_032

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