In Numbers
5 million refugees in the Region (Source: UNHCR)
2.2 million assisted by WFP in March
2.2 million assisted by WFP in April
Highlights
In April, Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN) payments reached 507,321 vulnerable refugees across Turkey, an important milestone towards assisting one million people. In total, over 276,000 family applications—some 1.4 million people—have been received by 28 April according to the Ministry of Family and Social Policies (MoFSP).
In his first official field visit to WFP Lebanon operation, the Executive Director endorsed the Lebanon Country Strategic Plan (2018-2010).
In partnership with UNDP, WFP Jordan began implementing vocational training in food processing, electronic maintenance and carpentry.
WFP’s Syria regional response within the five neighbouring countries is currently funded through the first half of 2017, with a break in assistance expected to start during the second half of the year.
To ensure continued assistance throughout the next seven months (June-December 2017), WFP needs an additional USD 206.5 million in new contributions.