The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched an urgent appeal for funding to address the ongoing hunger crisis in Syria. The appeal comes as WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain highlighted the dire situation during a speech at the Global School Meals Coalition meeting in Paris on October 18, 2023. The meeting in Paris was the first of its kind for the Global School Meals Coalition, which aims to ensure that children worldwide have access to nutritious meals. McCain's speech underscored the critical need for sustained international support to combat hunger in Syria, a country that has been ravaged by over a decade of conflict. The hunger crisis in Syria is a result of prolonged conflict, economic instability, and the disruption of agricultural activities. The WFP has been working to provide food assistance to millions of Syrians, but the scale of the crisis requires significant financial resources. The appeal for 2025 aims to secure the necessary funding to continue and expand these efforts, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive the aid they desperately need. The outcomes of the appeal and the subsequent actions by the international community will be crucial in determining the future of food security in Syria. The WFP continues to work towards alleviating hunger and improving the lives of those affected by the crisis, with the hope that increased funding will enable more effective and sustained relief efforts.