In 2011, WFP collaborated with more than 2,100 NGOs, of which 90 percent were local NGOs or community-based organizations (CBOs), in 171 projects and in 67 countries worldwide. In addition to NGO partners, WFP also collaborated with more 30 partners from the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, working together across 32 countries. Together, these partners distributed nearly 1.9 million mt of food on behalf of WFP throughout 2011, representing approximately 50 percent of its total food distribution for the year.

Following many decades of intense collaboration with NGOs, it is WFP's vision today to be the "best possible partner". WFP's Strategic Plan (2008-2013) clearly states that "partnerships are essential for WFP in order to accomplish its mission and achieve its objectives". NGOs are described as "instrumental in increasing WFP's global deep field presence" and "essential in both short-term and long-term responses to hunger". Particular emphasis has been given to the importance of national and local communities as key actors on the front line of hunger.

The latest Annual Report on “WFP’s operational relationship with NGOs and National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies” and the handbook “How to work with WFP” can both be found below.

The “How to work with WFP” handbook has been compiled to aid NGO partners in collaborating effectively with WFP. It is intended as a quick reference for all NGO partners engaged with WFP and its activities. The handbook draws on existing WFP policies & guidelines as well as specific samples from WFP country offices.

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Resources
 

• How to Work with WFP - Handbook

1. Working with WFP                                                                    English     French    Spanish   Portuguese
2. Creating a partnership                                                            English     French    Spanish    Portuguese
3. WFP activities: principles and NGO involvement               English     French    Spanish    Portuguese
    

• Annual WFP-NGO Reports

1. Annual Report 2011
2. Annex 2011: International NGOs
3. Annex 2011 : Local NGO Partners
4. Annex 2011: Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

   View previous reports
    

• Cost Sharing Agreements: Field Level Agreements (FLA) and guidelines on budgeting for partner costs

1. Field Level Agreement
2. Distribution Report
3. Budget Schedules
4. Guidelines for Budget Preparation
    

For comments and feedback, please contact heiko.knoch@wfp.org or wfp.ngounit@wfp.org.