World Food Programme Fighting Hunger Worldwide

WFP assists African governments and communities to implement comprehensive, country-led, programmes to tackle hunger the world’s greatest solvable problem. In 2012, out of a total US$4.2 billion expenditure, two thirds (US$2.7 billion) was allocated to Africa. WFP is the world’s biggest buyer of food for humanitarian operations and it is the largest single purchaser of food assistance in Africa, but we do not work alone. This edition of WFP in Africa highlights our partnerships throughout the continent, illustrating the importance of working together to reach shared goals and objectives.

Swaziland faces a crisis arising from the combinedeffects of HIV/AIDS, poverty and recurrent drought. The country has the highest HIV prevalence rate in the world with 39.2 percent of pregnant women attending antenatal clinics and 26 percent of the workforce age group (15 to 49 years) infected with HIV.

WFP interventions according to Programme Operations - A continuum of support from Emergencies to Development

The regional emergency operation for the Southern Africa Crisis Response1 provided a cohesive response to a food crisis resulting from a combination of drought, economic decline, rising HIV/AIDS prevalence and governance problems