WFP Forced to Suspend Aid for 650,000 Women and Children in Ethiopia — A Crisis We Can’t Ignore

The World Food Programme is forced to suspend aid for 650,000 malnourished women and children in Ethiopia from May, due to lack of funding, the United Nations agency said on Tuesday.

Read that again—650,000 women and children. Not just numbers on a report. These are mothers trying to keep their children alive. Babies born into hunger. Families already caught in the storm of conflict, drought, and displacement—now told that the little support they counted on is running out.

This isn’t just another headline. It’s a warning. A wake-up call.

Ethiopia has endured years of hardship, with millions relying on humanitarian aid to meet their basic needs. WFP’s programs have been a lifeline for countless households, especially in the hardest-hit regions. But without enough funding, even the strongest efforts can only stretch so far.

And now, we’re seeing the cost.

What happens when this aid stops? For many, it could mean going to bed hungry night after night. It could mean more children dropping out of school. It could mean lives lost—not from war or disease—but from a lack of food in a world where there is enough to go around.

We can’t let this become just another forgotten crisis.

If you’re reading this, know that awareness matters. Action matters. Whether it’s amplifying the message, supporting relief efforts, or holding leaders accountable for prioritizing humanitarian aid, every step counts.

Because hunger should never be the reason a child doesn’t make it to their next birthday.