"The spiral of violence in North Kivu has cut many people off from their regular food supplies and they need emergency assistance to survive." Read more

WFP Country Director of Democratic Republic of Congo Martin Ohlsen

23 November 2012

“This assessment has shown very clearly that we are having an impact in our work to address undernutrition and it is vital that our programme continues to reach over one million children in nurseries, kindergartens and primary schools with predictable and adequate supplies. The new harvest figures are good news, but the lack of proteins and fats in the diet is alarming. We must  double our efforts to reach two million children with a steady stream of nutritious foods and so provide a more balanced, healthy diet” Read more
WFP DPRK Country Director Claudia von Roehl
12 November 2012

“We are grateful for the generosity of the Lebanese people and their government for keeping an open door policy to displaced Syrians in search of safety and for facilitating WFP’s work in Lebanon to assist Syrian refugees. My responsibility is to provide a voice to the humanitarian needs of the displaced Syrians whom I met today and to work with the international community to ensure that we continue to address the basic needs of Syrians whether still inside Syria or in neighbouring countries” Read more
World Food Programme Executive Director Ertharin Cousin
7 November 2012

"In our world, too many still struggle to find their next meal. Social protection and safety net programmes enable the most vulnerable, particularly women and children, to lift themselves out of hunger and poverty. These programmes provide a cushion that is otherwise unavailable and build resilience against economic and environmental shocks." Read more
WFP Executive Director Ertharin Cousin
16 October 2012