CAIRO, Egypt — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a substantial donation of over USD 24 million from the United States, aimed at providing essential food assistance to over 150,000 vulnerable refugees and crisis-affected populations in Egypt.
The majority of these individuals are Sudanese nationals who have fled conflict and extreme hunger in their home country. This financial injection is critical, as it allows WFP to continue monthly food assistance to the most food-insecure refugees and to restore assistance levels that were previously reduced due to funding constraints in November 2025.
The support is not only crucial for the refugees’survival but also contributes to the broader stability of local markets within communities hosting them. Egypt currently shelters more than one million registered refugees and asylum seekers, a significant portion of whom are Sudanese.
The escalating living costs and limited access to livelihoods have exacerbated the challenges faced by these families, many of whom are struggling to cope with the economic pressures of displacement. “.
The economic pressures refugees are facing today make this support more critical than ever, “stated Rawad Halabi, WFP Egypt Country Director and Representative. “For many families, WFP assistance is their only lifeline. “.
The donation highlights the United States’ongoing commitment to assisting people affected by the conflict in Sudan. WFP’s monitoring indicates that households receiving support have better access to food than those without assistance, demonstrating the tangible impact of this support.
As inflation and the costs of food and essential services rise, the need for such assistance is increasing.
The funding will help alleviate immediate food insecurity and contribute to the stability of host communities by supporting local markets.
The recent donation from the United States is a significant step towards ensuring that Sudanese refugees in Egypt have access to the food assistance they need. It also underscores the importance of international support in addressing the growing needs of vulnerable populations in the region.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: reliefweb
Source: World Food Programme
