Eric Perdison

@WFP Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa. #SavingLives & #ChangingLives (views mine)

[Eric Perdison @Ericperd]

From rich minerals to fertile lands capable of feeding the continent, Eastern and Southern #Africa’s long-standing crises are being intensified by the overlapping effects of conflict, economic strain, and climate shocks.

Lives are at stake. We must #ActNow.

[Eric Perdison @Ericperd]

The spread of #Ebola to Goma in eastern #DRC is deeply concerning, given its dense population & cross-border movement. My thoughts are with communities facing this growing threat.

@WFP teams remain committed, working with partners to support the life-saving response with urgency

[Eric Perdison @Ericperd]

In #Somalia, unpredictable rains are worsening an already dire crisis.

For mothers like Mahado, every day is a fight for survival. Her story reflects the human cost behind the crisis.

@WFP continues life-saving support, but urgent funding is needed to keep this lifeline active.

[Eric Perdison @Ericperd]

An honour to serve under your leadership during some of the most complex humanitarian crises of our time.

Your courage & unwavering advocacy for those facing hunger & malnutrition strengthened our resolve across the region.

Thanks for your outstanding service to humanity.

[Carl Skau @WFPChief]

🧵Today marks my last day at @WFP—and the end of one of the most pivotal chapters of my life.

In three years, we raised $25B to save and change millions of lives. From conflicts to climate shocks, the forces driving hunger have never been more relentless.

And yet, we delivered:

[Eric Perdison @Ericperd]

Humbled by our @WFPDRC teams on the ground in eastern #DRCongo, where the #Ebola outbreak is deepening hardship for families already facing hunger.

For many, it’s another shock in the daily struggle to survive, where even small disruptions can change everything.

[Eric Perdison @Ericperd]

Happy #MadarakaDay 🇰🇪.

[WFP in Kenya @WFP_Kenya]

Happy #MadarakaDay 🇰🇪.

As #Kenya Celebrates this important day, we also recognize the collective efforts that strengthen livelihoods and drive progress toward a hunger-free future where no one is left behind.

[Eric Perdison @Ericperd]

In the fight against Ebola in eastern #DRC, every second and every delivery matters.

@WFP is scaling up food, logistics and operational support to frontline responders and affected communities to help contain a wider regional crisis.

🔗 https://t.co/ilZBiaUEM2

[Eric Perdison @Ericperd]

A strong example of operational agility in action.

This timely Ebola response in eastern #DRCongo reflects @WFP’s commitment and the resilience of our teams delivering life-saving support in extremely challenging conditions.

[World Food Programme @WFP]

📍In eastern #DRCongo, WFP is moving frontline teams and essential cargo for the Ebola response — reaching hard‑to‑access areas and keeping operations running.

Hear more from WFP's Marcel ⤵️

[Eric Perdison @Ericperd]

Experience what strategic partnerships mean in hard-to-reach parts of #Zambia, where communities across the Bangweulu wetlands are rebuilding livelihoods & strengthening food security.

@OCHAFunds+@UNOCHA+@ZambiaMinistry+@WFP_Zambia

[Eric Perdison @Ericperd]

@WFP_Uganda @WFP @lionsclubs @IrlEmbUganda @FrenchEmbassyUg @DKinUganda @ChineseEmb_Uga @IcelandinUganda @novonordiskfond @PDJF_dk @Educ_SportsUg 💙

[Eric Perdison @Ericperd]

@WFP_Africa @WFP 💙

[Eric Perdison @Ericperd]

@WFP_Zimbabwe 💙

[Eric Perdison @Ericperd]

7.8 million people in #SouthSudan are now facing acute food insecurity, marking one of its most severe hunger crises on record.

In Akobo, our teams are working against time to deliver life-saving food and nutrition support.

Hear from our Emergency Coordinator, Abiyu Ayele ⤵️

[Eric Perdison @Ericperd]

Behind every statistic are families fighting to survive.
A powerful reminder of the scale of the crisis unfolding in #Somalia.

Urgent and sustained support is critical to saving lives.

[WFP Somalia @WFPSomalia]

🚨 Burhakaba is on the brink of catastrophe. The risk of famine is real, and it is immediate.

Nearly 40% of children under five are acutely malnourished or worse.

This is a race against time. Act now to avert catastrophe❗

[Eric Perdison @Ericperd]

@ONUinfo @WFPDRC 💙

[Eric Perdison @Ericperd]

@WFP_Zambia @UNZambia @WFP_Africa @KabasuugaCissy @UNOCHA_ROSEA @ZambiaMinistry @UNCERF 💙

[Eric Perdison @Ericperd]

I am alarmed by the #Ebola outbreak in eastern #DRC, deepening an already severe crisis where millions face extreme hunger.

@WFPDRC is on the ground, moving responders and critical supplies, while supporting families with food & nutrition.

Rapid & sustained action saves lives.

[Eric Perdison @Ericperd]

📸Credit: OCHA/Adedeji Ademigbuji

[Eric Perdison @Ericperd]

A glimpse of hope from Akobo, South Sudan.

In moments when families are teetering on the edge, the arrival of life-saving food assistance truly means so much.

However, only peace can help communities to fully recover and I reiterate @WFP's call for lasting peace in #SouthSudan.

[UN Humanitarian Air Service @WFP_UNHAS]

🇰🇪#Kenya

From the city to the refugee camp, #UNHAS connects people, aid, and hope.

We were honoured to have @WFPChief Executive Director Cindy McCain on board, highlighting how we reach the vulnerable communities.

#IFlyWithUNHAS ✈️💙

[Eric Perdison @Ericperd]

💙Vital support to help humanitarians mount an effective response!

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

In Jonglei, South Sudan, people driven from their homes by violence are facing rising hunger. 

I’ve allocated $12M from CERF, the UN’s Emergency Fund, to help humanitarians reach 200,000 people at greatest risk with lifesaving food, health care and protection from violence.