All the latest information about WFP operations and issues relating to hunger, as well as access to media resources including photos and video.
"We applaud the new commitment to tackle food security, but we must act quickly. It is unacceptable in the 21st century that almost one in six of the world's population is now going hungry . At a time when there are more hungry people in the world than ever before, there is less food aid than we have seen in living memory. We know what is needed to meet urgent hunger needs - we just need the resources and the international commitment to do the job." Read more
WFP Executive Director Josette Sheeran 14 October 2009
“Many needy people live in areas that still remain inaccessible because of the widespread flooding. Without these boats and choppers, the massive government-led relief effort would not be able to reach people who are really desperate, sometimes neck-deep in water.” Read more
WFP Philippines Country Director Stephen Anderson 6 October 2009
“I wish to express my deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of those dedicated WFP staff members who were killed or injured in this terrible attack. All of the victims were humanitarian heroes working on the frontlines of hunger in a country where WFP food assistance is providing a lifeline to millions. This is a tragedy – not just for WFP – but for the whole humanitarian community and for the hungry.” Read more
WFP Executive Director Josette Sheeran 5 October 2009
“We are extremely concerned about people getting back on their feet following such devastating destruction. In some places, there is water as far as the eye can see, and people are literally swimming to safety”. Read more
WFP Executive Director Josette Sheeran 02 October 2009
"Today we have seen another wave of devastation and human suffering, caused by powerful earthquakes which have ripped through Sumatra, the tsunami which struck the Samoan islands, while people in South East Asia are being continuously hit by torrential rains. (...) When nature strikes with such force, the world must come together." Read more
WFP Executive Director Josette Sheeran 01 October 2009
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