Publications
FAO in the 2019 humanitarian appeals
02/2019
The number of people facing severe hunger in the world continues to rise. Conflict and extreme climate events remain the main drivers behind severe food crises.
The Niger: Humanitarian Response Plan 2019
02/2019
The humanitarian situation in the Niger remains affected by food insecurity, malnutrition, population displacement, natural disasters and epidemics. Multiple chronic factors and successive shocks mean that millions of people require urgent assistance each year.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo Regional Refugee Response Plan 2019–2020
02/2019
In 2018, the crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo drastically worsened, spreading to previously unaffected areas, and continues to cause significant population displacement in the region. For 2019, FAO requires USD 18.1 million to support 235 350 people in neighbouring countries - Angola, Rwanda, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania and Zambia.
The Sudan: Humanitarian Response Plan 2019
02/2019
The Sudan is one of the world’s largest protracted humanitarian crises: conflict, displacement, disease outbreaks, climatic shocks and a turbulent economy are disrupting livelihoods and exacerbating food insecurity.
Bangladesh: Joint Response Plan for Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis 2019
02/2019
Since August 2017, approximately 730 000 Rohingya refugees, including more than 400 000 children, have fled into Cox’s Bazar district, Bangladesh following violence in Myanmar.
Venezuela Regional Refugee and Migrant Response Plan 2019
02/2019
To date, some 3 million Venezuelans have left their country, the vast majority arriving to countries in Latin America and the Caribbean in conditions of extreme vulnerability.
Mozambique: Humanitarian Response Plan 2018-2019
02/2019
Given its geographical location, Mozambique experiences natural hazards every year that continue to affect people’s livelihoods, particularly in rural areas, and exacerbate their vulnerabilities.
Palestine: Humanitarian Response Plan 2019
02/2019
Daily life in the West Bank and Gaza Strip continues to be characterized by access restrictions to natural resources, movement of goods and people and limited productive capacities.
Afghanistan: Humanitarian Response Plan 2018–2021
02/2019
The trifecta of ongoing conflict, worst drought in decades and compounding poverty have contributed to a devolving humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. This means limited food production and depleted agricultural assets, which is affecting the livelihoods of those most vulnerable.
Burundi Regional Refugee Response Plan 2019–2020
02/2019
Despite the slight improvement of the security situation in Burundi, human rights concerns persist and the underlying political conflict causing people
Iraq: Humanitarian Response Plan 2019
02/2019
The humanitarian context has entered a new stage. Despite Iraq’s post‑conflict status, which has allowed for the return of 4 million IDPs to their areas of origin, 2 million people still remain displaced.
Somalia: Humanitarian Response Plan 2019
02/2019
Recurrent climate shocks, armed conflict and widespread violence perpetuate high levels of food insecurity and malnutrition in Somalia.
South Sudan Regional Refugee Response Plan 2019–2020
02/2019
South Sudan’s protracted conflict remains the largest contributing factor to internal displacement and exodus of refugees into neighboring countries.
Yemen: Humanitarian Response Plan 2019
02/2019
Yemen remains the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. The protracted crisis has taken a devastating toll on the economy, collapsing essential services and exhausting the population’s coping mechanisms, leading to widespread food insecurity and malnutrition.
The Syrian Arab Republic: Humanitarian Response Plan 2019
02/2019
The protracted crisis coupled with the most severe drought in decades has resulted in persisting food insecurity along with reduced agricultural production in the Syrian Arab Republic in 2018.
South Sudan: Humanitarian Response Plan 2019
02/2019
Years of conflict and significant economic deterioration have left South Sudan in the grip of serious food insecurity, with women and children the most vulnerable.
Nigeria: Humanitarian Response Plan 2019–2021
02/2019
A decade into the crisis, the protracted nature of displacement has eroded coping mechanisms, significantly weakened resilience and heightened vulnerabilities.
Colombia: Humanitarian Response Plan 2019
02/2019
In 2018, the persistent conflict, increase in armed violence, the occurrence of natural disasters and migration flows have led to increased humanitarian needs in several regions of Colombia, particularly the northeastern border with Venezuela, the southern border with Ecuador, the pacific border with Panama and the North-West. F
