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In Numbers
827,000+ people assisted in March*
1.1 million people assisted in April*
2,270 metric tons of food distributed*
US$ 5.5 million of cash-based transfers made 1
US$ 81.4 million six-month net funding requirements (May – Oct 2025) *Preliminary figures
Strategic Updates
• Donor briefing: On 25 March, WFP Niger hosted a briefing with donors to update on WFP’s operations and the implications of resourcing constraints on life-saving interventions and resiliencebuilding activities. WFP emphasized the importance of maintaining investments in resilience to sustainably reduce humanitarian needs in Niger while advocating for early confirmation of resources to avert potential suspension of vital assistance for vulnerable populations across Niger.
• Reception Ceremony for Russian Contribution: On 26 March 2025, WFP hosted a ceremony upon the reception of 351.9 mt of sunflower oil from the Russian Federation. The ceremony was held with H.E. Igor Gromyko, Ambassador of Russia to Mali and Niger, as well as representatives from the Government. This contribution will support WFP’s emergency operations during the 2025 lean season, supporting the delivery of a full and nutritious food basket to 150,000 vulnerable people for three months.
• Humanitarian needs averted through resilience: WFP’s West and Central Africa Regional Office released an impact study outlining WFP’s Integrated Resilience Package (IRP) contribution to reducing food insecurity and humanitarian needs across the Sahel. In targeted areas, food insecurity decreased by 23 percent between the 2018/19 and 2022/23 lean seasons, the IRP contributed to reducing humanitarian needs for up to 400,000 people during the post-harvest period and up to nearly 1 million people during lean season. The study highlights Niger as a model of best practice in the Sahel.
• Anticipatory Action After Action Review: Between 11 - 12 March, WFP conducted an After-Action Review workshop to review the December 2024 Anticipatory Action (AA) activation. The sessions brought together technical teams to identify the challenges faced and discuss potential improvements to strengthen future interventions. The workshop concluded with key lessons learned and the development of an operational readiness plan that is being implemented in 2025 ahead of potential AA triggers.
• WFP Contributes to Climate Action and Finance Workshop: Between 16 - 17 April 2025, WFP took part in a workshop on climate action and finance in Niger, organized by the British Embassy and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the World Bank. The event aimed to enhance stakeholders' understanding of climate finance and identify challenges and opportunities for Niger in accessing such finance. WFP presented on the cost-efficiency and impact of its resilience package as pertinent climate action in Niger, while presenting on possible access to carbon finance based on largescale carbon sequestration potential in Niger.