A Lesson In Humanitarian Broadcasting

Communicating with people affected by an emergency is one of the most important aspects of any emergency response. Yet it's also one of the most overlooked. WFP Senior Spokesperson Gregory Barrow found that out at a recent workshop in London, which focused on the critical importance of providing people in emergencies with the information they need. Read more

 

 

 

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New WFP Fund Aims To Promote Innovation In Food Assistance

WFP has created an innovation fund to promote collaboration with NGOs in the design and development of new tools and approaches for food assistance. All interested parties are invited to participate.

New initiative to reduce post-harvest losses

Almost one third of the local farming production in sub-Saharan Africa is lost every year due to inadequate post-harvest management and household storage. In combination with its efforts to increase food production in the region, P4P is strongly promoting a greater focus on food preservation. Through a new post-harvest loss reduction initiative recently launched in Burkina Faso, WFP and its partners are combining their efforts to dramatically reduce these losses.  

Do Cash And Voucher Transfers Promote Better Protective Outcomes?

Most of the research into cash and vouchers in food assistance up to now has focused on their impacts on nutrition and the local economy. A new study by WFP and UNHCR suggests they also have benefits in the realm of protection. WFP Policy Officer Gina Pattugalan provides an overview of the report.

P4P supporting women in their struggle for access to land

Like in many other countries, the rural environment in Kenya can be particularly challenging for women. Traditionally it is the men who control all land while women are used as a labour force. Despite deeply rooted structural challenges – P4P has contributed to a meaningful improvement for women farmers. The example of Elijah Lelei who gave land to his wife Magdalene is now celebrated as a success story across the country. 

WFP Celebrates 500,000 Followers On Twitter

Four years after launching its account on Twitter, WFP has passed the 500,000 followers mark. Social Media Editor Justin Smith reflects on what it means for the UN food agency to reach this important milestone.

Running on a Full Tank in Yemen

Sustained conflict and widespread insecurity across Yemen has pushed millions into crisis throughout the country. At the same time, a vast humanitarian operation continues to deliver vital assistance day in and day out. In 2013, WFP alone aims to reach approximately five million food insecure and vulnerable people.

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