Spain contributes €10 million to WFP to support people facing hunger driven by conflict and violence

The humanitarian package, approved by Spain's Council of Ministers on 14 April, is channelled through the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID).

Of the EUR 10 million package, EUR 7.05 million is allocated to Lebanon, Palestine, Mali and Niger. This funding will support WFP's response to the severe humanitarian crisis in Lebanon and the wider impact of the current conflict in the Middle East on food security across the region, and in other vulnerable contexts in the Central Sahel.

Disruptions to international maritime traffic are further compounding these challenges. The restrictions risk undermining the upcoming planting season by delaying the movement of essential agricultural inputs.

"Spain has mobilized an initial EUR 7.05 million humanitarian contribution through the World Food Programme to address urgent food security needs in Lebanon, Palestine, Mali and Niger. This support comes at a time of growing humanitarian needs, driven by protracted crises and the escalating situation in the Middle East, which is further exacerbating food insecurity in already fragile contexts," said Jose Manuel Albares, Spain's Minister of Foreign Affairs.

"Spain's support couldn't come at a more critical time. This contribution enables WFP to deliver emergency food assistance in Lebanon, Palestine, Mali and Niger - countries where conflict and economic shocks are pushing families to the edge. When planting seasons are at stake and global supply chains are buckling, every day matters. This is exactly the kind of partnership that saves lives and livelihoods," said Cindy McCain, WFP Executive Director.

The geographical allocation of the EUR 7.05 million is as follows: Palestine (EUR 500,000); Lebanon (EUR 700,000); Mali (EUR 2.8 million); and Niger (EUR 3.05 million). The remaining EUR 2.95 million will be allocated in due course.

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The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) is the state agency responsible for promoting, planning, coordinating and implementing Spain's public policies on sustainable development cooperation, humanitarian action and global citizenship education.

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

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