United Nations World Food Programme would be able to reach nearly 76,000 Rohingyas in Bangladesh and provide them with a full ration of US$12.50 for two months as Republic of Korea has stepped up its support to the WFP with a new contribution of US$2 million, says a press release.
鈥榃e are pleased that this latest contribution, along with Korea鈥檚 rice donation in July and August, has helped many Rohingya families meet their essential food needs. The Republic of Korea stands committed to easing the Rohingya鈥檚 plight and we hope more partners will join us in supporting them,鈥� said PARK Young-sik, ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bangladesh.
In recent years, the Government of Korea through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has steadily contributed to WFP鈥檚 Rohingya food assistance in Bangladesh.
In 2023, food rations had to be cut from US$12 to US$10 in March, then to US$8 in June.
Following the ration cuts, the WFP monitoring showed a sharp decline in food consumption among Rohingya families, with global acute malnutrition (GAM) rising to 15.1% 鈥� above the 15% emergency threshold per WHO classification, and the worst since the 2017 influx.
Thanks to the international community, the WFP was able to raise the ration at the beginning of 2024 and in August to restore the full ration to US$12.50 per person per month.
The WFP needs nearly US$80 million in funding to sustain the full ration and the rest of its operations into the next year.