The World Food Programme (WFP), with US$3 million funding from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (UN-CERF), has delivered emergency food and nutrition assistance to more than 63,000 vulnerable people in Kavango East, Kavango West, and Omaheke regions.
Between October 2024 and June 2025, over 41,000 people from nearly 7,000 households received three rounds of food vouchers redeemable at 25 local retailers.
This supported immediate food needs and helped local businesses.
At food distribution points, UNICEF provided basic health screenings and outreach services to over 83,500 people, referring malnourished children for treatment.
UNFPA delivered sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence services to more than 22,400 people through mobile outreach in schools and communities.
“This emergency response was about more than just delivering food, it was about restoring dignity and hope to communities hit hardest by the drought,” Naouar Labidi, WFP Country Representative in Namibia said.
He added that the partnership with the Office of the Prime Minister, UNICEF, and UNFPA helped reach tens of thousands of people with critical assistance.
The programme also set up a feedback system so affected communities could raise concerns and influence the response.
Additionally, 22,000 children received hot meals from 155 community soup kitchens.
WFP said it remains committed to working with the Namibian government and partners to strengthen food systems and build resilience against future climate shocks.
