The Republic of Korea contributes USD 37 million to WFP¡¯s humanitarian assistance through the REACH initiative
SEVILLE, Spain ¨C The United Nations ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ (WFP) welcomes a USD 37 million contribution from the Republic of Korea (ROK) through a new joint initiative to support WFP¡¯s humanitarian operations in crisis areas.
Launched in 2025, the REACH initiative (Responding with Emergency Assistance for Conflict-affected Households) is designed to provide emergency support to vulnerable households impacted by conflict and disaster. The new initiative allows the Republic of Korea to support global humanitarian response in a more strategic and impactful way.
The ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳held a meeting on the sidelines of the 4th Development Finance Conference in Seville, Spain, on 1 July, reaffirming their shared commitment to addressing global food crises. The meeting was attended by Rania Dagash-Kamara, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Assistant Executive Director for Partnerships and Innovation, and Jina Kim, Second Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the ROK.
¡°The Republic of Korea-ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳REACH initiative is more than a funding mechanism ¨C it is a strategic partnership built on trust and shared values,¡± said Rania Dagash-Kamara, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Assistant Executive Director. ¡°The ROK¡¯s continued solidarity helps WFP¡¯s response in unprecedented humanitarian crises, delivering life-saving assistance to communities in places like Palestine, Sudan, and Syria.¡±
Under the REACH initiative, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳will deliver emergency relief, including food assistance, cash-based transfers, and nutrition support with a focus on helping vulnerable households stabilize their livelihoods. The initiative showcases ROK¡¯s humanitarian leadership and commitment to global solidarity, playing a critical role in saving lives and delivering hope in times of crisis.
In 2024, the Republic of Korea contributed over USD 200 million to WFP, becoming one of WFP¡¯s top five government donors. Having once received assistance from ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳more than 60 years ago, ROK has transitioned into a leading donor ¨C an inspiring testament to progress in the fight against hunger.
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