All the latest information about WFP operations and issues relating to hunger, as well as access to media resources including photos and video.
"People suffering from recurrent spikes of acute malnutrition and underlying chronic hunger cannot afford to have us turn our backs on them now. Yet due to insufficient funding, WFP may be forced to reduce rations in some of our vital food assistance programmes in Uganda – as we did in April. US$66 million is needed for us to continue our Karamoja operation over the next six months without disruption." Read more.
WFP Executive Director Josette Sheeran 29 September 2009
" I want to assure the people and Government of the Philippines of our support for food assistance as part of a swift and coordinated recovery effort. I am deeply saddened by the loss of lives and want to extend my condolences to families who have lost loved ones and those whose livelihoods have been shattered". Read more
WFP Executive Director Josette Sheeran 28 September 2009
"This food security initiative comes at a critical moment when the world needs to get serious about hunger and malnutrition and their implications for conflict, migration, poverty and disease". Read more
WFP Executive Director Josette Sheeran 27 September 2009
"It is a partnership between the World Food Programme and the private sector to radically reduce malnutrition in 2 Asian countries - investing 50 million dollars over the next 5 years. Based on the progress and findings in these two countries the partners will then replicate the efforts in others. I think this is a very important and impressive commitment". Read more
Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States - Founding Chairman, Clinton Global Initiative 25 September 2009
“That the problem of hunger is ultimately solvable means we must each do what we can to help feed those who are suffering and support efforts to find long-term solutions. I’m honoured to partner with the World Food Programme and Crisis in their fight against hunger worldwide.” Read more
Bob Dylan 24 September 2009
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