Publications
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: Needs and priorities 2019
02/2019
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is critically dependent on the performance of its agriculture sector, which has been severely affected over the past six years by recurrent natural disasters, including droughts and floods. I
Chad: Humanitarian Response Plan 2019
02/2019
Since 2015, Chad’s Lake province has been severely affected by the impact of the northeastern Nigerian crisis. Ongoing military operations and security incidents, particularly in the border areas with Nigeria and the Niger, have caused population displacements and affected vulnerable local communities.
Cameroon: Humanitarian Response Plan 2017–2020
02/2019
Cameroon is facing multiple complex emergencies, mainly in the Far North region due to the Boko Haram insurgency, the secessionist crisis in the North-West and South-West regions as well as the crisis linked to incoming refugees from the Central African Republic in the eastern regions.
Haiti: Humanitarian Response Plan 2019–2020
02/2019
In a context of economic fragility and socio-political tensions, the successive shocks that have recently affected Haiti – natural disasters, epidemics and population displacements – combined with structural weaknesses limiting access to basic services, have significantly aggravated the population’s chronic vulnerability, reducing their resilience while increasing the level of poverty.
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.
Burundi: Humanitarian Response Plan 2019
02/2019
Despite improvements in 2018, acute vulnerabilities in Burundi persist, particularly in areas affected by climate hazards and with a high concentration of displaced people where there is significant pressure on already limited resources.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.