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1 February 2012
World Freerice Week
“Each of us is only six degrees away, or less, from someone who does not know where she will find her next meal. Imagine what we could achieve if we each invite six of our friends to help us donate rice to hungry kids. Freerice allows everyone to make a real-world impact with just the click of a mouse.” Read more
WFP Director of Communications, Public Policy and Private Partnerships Nancy Roman
1 February 2012
31 January 2012
WFP Responds To Growing Needs Among Tens Of Thousands Affected By Conflict In S. Sudan
“The violence in Jonglei is only one of the many challenges that South Sudan is currently facing, and the world must respond to ensure that the people of this new nation have the support they need to build a peaceful and prosperous country. Many of the women I met in Pibor and Akobo had lost their children and had no one to depend on but the humanitarian agencies on the ground.” Read more
WFP Deputy Executive Director Ramiro Lopes da Silva
31 January 2012
12 January 2012
Haiti: Two Years After Earthquake
“WFP’s school meals programme is providing a foundation for Haiti’s future by helping schoolchildren learn better and grow up healthy. Mothers and young children are our top priority, and nutrition is the key to a better life for the next generation.” Read more
WFP Representative in Haiti Myrta Kaulard
12 January 2012
6 January 2012
Freerice.com, Online Game To Feed The Hungry Reaches One Million Players
“When one million people each do their small part, the collective effect is beyond impressive—it’s extraordinary,” said Nancy Roman, WFP Director of Communications, Public Policy and Private Partnerships. “Beyond the remarkable benefits for those most in need, this is a significant milestone for WFP in our mission to engage millions of people online in the fight against hunger.” Read more
WFP Director of Communications, Public Policy and Private Partnerships Nancy Roman
5 January 2012
3 January 2012
WFP Executive Director Assumes Role At World Economic Forum
"There are no words to describe the respect, admiration and love I have for WFP, its people and mission," said Sheeran. "It has been a deep honour to serve the world in this role and to help not only save lives but to transform the face of food aid, to empower lasting hunger solutions." Read More
WFP Executive Director Josette Sheeran
3 January 2012
21 December 2011
WFP Warns More Than 2.5 Million Will Require Food Assistance In South Sudan
"A gathering storm of hunger is approaching South Sudan, caused by crop failure and market disruption. Food prices have already doubled or tripled in some areas, leaving hundreds of thousands of children vulnerable to malnutrition at a key developmental stage of their young lives.” Read more
WFP South Sudan Country Director Chris Nikoi
15 December 2011
21 December 2011
WFP Warns More Than 2.5 Million Will Require Food Assistance In South Sudan
"A gathering storm of hunger is approaching South Sudan, caused by crop failure and market disruption. Food prices have already doubled or tripled in some areas, leaving hundreds of thousands of children vulnerable to malnutrition at a key developmental stage of their young lives.” Read more
WFP Country Director Chris Nikoi
15 December 2011
13 December 2011
WFP Raises Alarm At Unseasonal Food Price Increase In Drought-Hit Niger
“Unusually high food prices are affecting needy people who are facing growing difficulties as they struggle to feed themselves and their children. I am deeply worried about the food situation deteriorating in the coming months and we cannot sit back and wait for the worst to come.” Read more
WFP Niger Country Director Denise Brown
13 December 2011
2 December 2011
European Union Food Facility
“The EU Food facility has been a tremendous success. It proves that linking relief, rehabilitation and development can have a concrete impact on people’s food security" Read more
WFP Deputy Executive Director Amir Abdulla
2 December 2011
1 December 2011
World AIDS Day
“Poor nutritional status and HIV can reinforce each other in a vicious circle. WFP works with communities and health centres around the world to ensure that people affected by HIV and AIDS receive comprehensive support that nourishes and strengthens their bodies. By providing the right food to vulnerable populations, WFP promotes good health for patients while protecting their families from the negative impacts of HIV” Read more
WFP Chief of Nutrition and HIV/AIDS Policy Martin Bloem
1 December 2011
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