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Countries: Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file. In Numbers 2.49 million people assisted - USD 3.6 million cash-based transfers provided - 18,014 MT of food distributed - USD 345.8 million six months (Dec 2024 – May 2025) net funding requirements Operational Updates Relief Response • In November, WFP through its partners assisted 778,321 (90 percent of the target) food insecure people distributing 6,673 MT and transferring USD 2.79 million in cash. • Following the end of peak of lean season in the third quarter, WFP prioritized woredas that are classified as Household Economy Analysis (HEA) phase 4 and 5 (emergency and famine levels respectively), and IDPs in camps as well as returnees, covering 27 districts in its Area of Responsibility in Afar, Amhara, Tigray and Somali regions. WFP updated vulnerability data for IDPs in camps across 11 sites in Tigray. This was followed by biometrics registration and provision of Multi-Purpose Cash assistance in the Tigray region for the first time in November. The intervention targeted 41,000 IDP households with nearly 190,000 members. This approach was based on evidence demonstrating the lack of basic needs among IDP households in the region. • The post distribution monitoring for quarter 3 revealed that WFP s assistance had delivered measurable improvements in household food security: Afar saw a significant improvement in acceptable Food Consumption Scores (FCS), rising from 18 percent in January to 47 percent in October 2024. Despite regional challenges, the continuous provision of assistance has played a pivotal role in reducing hunger. Refugees Assistance • WFP and NGO partners assisted 794,340 refugees (88 percent) in 29 camps and sites distributing 8,560 MT of in-kind food and USD 307,660 cash assistance. • Similarly, 26 MT of specialized nutritious foods were distributed to 9,088 children under five, and pregnant and breastfeeding women for malnutrition treatment. • The Post Distribution for quarter 3 indicated an improved food security situation for refugees. The proportion of households who reported to have consumed sufficient food improved significantly mostly in Afar, from 18 percent in January 2024 to 47 percent in October. Livelihood Support and Climate Risk Management • WFP has empowered local communities through Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs). In Gambella 36 new VSLAs were added in November, now totalling 286. The 82 VSLA groups in the Somali region have savings of ETB 7.3 million and loans of ETB 1.8 million. In Amhara, 2,007 groups have nearly ETB 20 million in savings and ETB 17.8 million in loans. Tigray formed three new VSLAs, bringing the total to 26 with 705 members. These initiatives evidently enhance the local financial activity and support community economic development. School Meals • Across all regions, WFP provided 156,673 school children with school meals in November 2024. Nutrition Activities • WFP provided 2,615 MT of specialized nutritious foods to 528,125 children under five, and pregnant and breastfeeding women under the treatment of acute malnutrition programme in nine regions. Concerns on sustained access to delivery nutrition assistance in insecure areas of Amhara and other regions remain. • WFP reached 2,137 people through the voucher for treatment, distributing USD 20,153 through cash-based transfers. This activity is expected to expand in additional ten woredas in Oromia and the Southern regions by the end of the year. • In partnership with the Government, and communities, WFP under its community engagement initiatives are in the process of developing an outreach program to educate beneficiaries on how to effectively use the Community Feedback Mechanism (CFM). WFP has made significant investment in enhancing and standardizing its CFM to ensure that affected communities have a voice in decision-making while addressing their food and nutritional needs in a safe and dignified manner.

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