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In Numbers
212 mt of food distributed
US$ 3.8 million net funding requirements (October 2024 – March 2025)
130,068 people assisted
Operational Updates
- The Humanitarian Staging Area (HSA) in Pokhara, built with support from ECHO, was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Gandaki Province, on behalf of the Home Minister along with the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nepal. This is the final HSA of a network of 12 strategically positioned across the country, which will enable the government of Gandaki to effectively manage disaster responses within the province and enhance provincial emergency logistics capabilities.
- As part of the Joint Recovery Action Plan, implemented with IOM, UNICEF, and UNFPA, WFP is providing vital food security and nutrition assistance to 16,700 earthquake-affected households in Western Nepal. This support includes a mix of conditional and unconditional cash assistance, along with nutrition cash top-ups to prevent malnutrition. The first round of cash transfers has been successfully processed for 6,100 beneficiaries participating in 25 food assistance for assets (FFA) schemes.
- Under the Joint Programme on Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment (RWEE), implemented with FAO, IFAD and UN Women, 50 households, including people with disabilities and single women, received vital assistance through the provision of pigeons and pigeon coops, helping boost their livelihoods. Additionally, 40 farmers successfully insured their livestock, offering them financial security and protection against unforeseen losses. Meanwhile, 746 women farmers were trained in the preparation of botanical pesticides, strengthening their ability to engage in climate-resilient agriculture and contributing to sustainable farming practices.
- WFP distributed 61 mt of specialized nutritious food to 20,232 beneficiaries, including 7,882 pregnant and breastfeeding women/girls and 12,350 children aged 6 to 23 months (47% girls), under the mother and child health and nutrition programme in five food insecure districts of Karnali Province.
- WFP has signed a five-year agreement with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology to continue supporting the National Mid-Day Meal Programme. In partnership with the Ministry and the United States Department of Agriculture, WFP launched the McGovern-Dole ‘Strengthening the National Mid-Day Meal Programme’. This project will ensure essential mid-day meals for children in Bajura, Bajhang and Darchula districts of Sudurpaschim Province through 2028.
- WFP launched the fortified rice blending facility in Kathmandu, together with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply, marking the fourth and final blending facility inauguration which has been made possible through support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Floods emergency response
Between 27 and 28 September, heavy and continuous rainfall across Nepal caused widespread flooding and landslides, resulting in extensive devastation affecting 21 districts, with seven severely affected. Over 88,000 hectares of farmland have been damaged, and more than 147,000 households affected.
On 29 September, the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) activated its anticipatory action framework for eastern Nepal, focusing on vulnerable populations in Sunsari and Saptari districts of Koshi and Madhesh provinces. The CERF anticipatory approach in Nepal is being implemented by FAO, UNFPA, UNICEF, and WFP. In collaboration with cooperating partners, early warning messages were disseminated to the affected communities ahead of the flood. Through this initiative, WFP will also provide multi-purpose cash assistance of NPR 15,000 (approximately USD 112) to affected households to help meet immediate needs.
As co-lead of the National Logistics Cluster, WFP has worked with the government to facilitate the movement of relief items from the Kathmandu HSA to flood and landslide-affected areas, ensuring timely delivery of essential supplies. WFP also provides coordination and information management support to inform cluster members and ensure access to logistics services.