Maiduguri: On challenging days, Iya and her husband struggle to feed their seven children in the Mafa displacement camp, northeastern Nigeria.

According to EMM, the World Food Programme (WFP) is beginning to cut food and nutrition assistance due to dwindling donations. Hunger, driven by conflict, insecurity, and extreme weather, is rising, with children among the most affected.

Iya's family, previously displaced by conflict, remains in precarious conditions. They fled their village, Dikwa, a decade ago and sought refuge in Mafa. The surrounding area is dangerous, with armed groups limiting farming and employment opportunities scarce. Families like Iya's earn minimal daily wages, insufficient to meet basic needs.

Mafa camp hosts thousands dependent on WFP rations. Residents, such as Yaanama, were once self-sufficient farmers. Her family now relies on food assistance and odd jobs. The uncertainty of returning home weighs heavily on their minds.

The funding shortfall could also impact 150 nutrition centers, threatening lifesaving treatment for 300,000 malnourished children. At a Borno State health clinic, two-year-old Ummi receives treatment for moderate-acute malnutrition. Her mother, Hafsat Rumanu, is hopeful as she sees improvement. Similarly, Fatima Mustapha Ali observes her children recovering with the help of fortified peanut paste. The potential end of WFP support is a looming concern.

WFP's efforts in the region are backed by international partners, including Canada, the European Union, France, Sweden, UN CERF, and the United Kingdom.