CLEAN : UN, World Food Programme warn of 'very serious crisis' amid lack of funds for flood-hit Pakistan

The transcript discusses the critical funding shortfall for emergency response efforts, highlighting that only 30% of the required $816 million has been received. This shortfall is affecting the ability to provide life-saving food assistance to millions in flood-affected areas. The World Food Programme is facing a financial crisis, with funds expected to run out by mid-January, jeopardizing support for 2.7 million people. The situation is urgent, and additional funding is needed to prevent a severe crisis in 2023.

What percentage of the emergency response financing has been secured so far?

• 30%

• 70%

• 10%

• 50%

How much funding has been received out of the $816 million needed?

• $700 million

• $262 million

• $500 million

• $100 million

What is the projected increase in the number of people needing food assistance?

• From 5 million to 6 million

• From 4 million to 5.1 million

• From 4 million to 4.5 million

• From 3 million to 4 million

By when will the World Food Programme run out of funds?

• Middle of January

• End of December

• End of February

• Middle of March

What is the total number of people assessed as in critical need of food assistance?

• 4 million

• 5 million

• 3 million

• 2.7 million