WFP Malawi Country Brief March 2026

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The World Food Programme urgently needs USD 13.3 million to sustain operations in Malawi through August 2026, covering 38% of its six-month funding requirements. In February 2026, WFP assisted 1.23 million people with food and nutrition assistance, distributing over 18,000 metric tons of food and USD 2.4 million in cash-based transfers. Without timely donor support, food insecurity and health crises among vulnerable households are expected to worsen.

Country: Malawi Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file. WFP urgently requires USD 13.3 million to cover six‑month net funding needs (March 2026–August 2026), representing 38 percent of requirements. Timely donor support is critical to sustain life‑saving assistance, strengthen resilience and protect vulnerable households from worsening food insecurity and health crises. WFP assisted 1.23 million people with food and nutrition assistance in February, distributing 18,292 mt of food and USD 2.4 million through cash-based transfers.