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Angela goes home

Angela's trip to the field kicks off in her native Cali where she visits a neighbourhood torn by competing paramilitary groups. While there, she meets with the volunteers of a local NGO who offer safe haven and free meals to women victims of violence.

Josette Sheeran Explains How Fuel Efficient Cookstoves Make A Difference

WFP Executive Director Josette Sheeran explains how providing women with more efficient stoves slows deforestation, limits indoor pollution and curbs the risks of rape and violence that women in poor countries run while gathering firewood.

Josette Sheeran in North Kivu, D.R.Congo

During a visit to the village of Katsiru, WFP's Executive Director stresses the need for peace and security in eastern Congo, where WFP is working to help displaced people rebuild their lives.

International Women's Day

Women form the backbone of the agricultural sector in many countries and play a key role in guaranteeing that food gets onto the table. On International Women's Day, WFP underlines that women have a central role to play in fighting hunger worldwide. Send a message of solidarity: wfp.org/women

SAFE stoves pilot launched in Copenhagen

WFP Executive Director Josette Sheeran and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon at the launch of the SAFE stoves pilot programme in Copenhagen.