All the latest information about WFP operations and issues relating to hunger, as well as access to media resources including photos and video.
“Ensuring that every child has proper nutrition has to be the goal of every world leader, I hope to inspire them all to strive for this goal.” Read more
John Kufuor Global Ambassador Against Hunger 20 July 2009
“We applaud the G8 focus on food security. We learned a lesson last year when rising food prices caused an epidemic of hunger leading to food riots in more than 30 countries. Without food people revolt, migrate or die. None of these are acceptable options.” Read more
WFP Executive Director Josette Sheeran 7 July 2009
"This year’s improved harvest comes after two consecutive years of poor production. Having depleted their food stocks and sold livestock and other assets to cope with the effects of recent crises, many rural households are still struggling to survive.” Read more
WFP’s Food Security Deputy Chief Jan Delbaere 25 June 2009
"Unless the world responds, we are in danger of losing a generation to hunger and malnutrition. We have the know-how, the tools and the technology to feed the world. Let history not say of our generation that we let the opportunity of ending hunger slip through our fingers." Read more
WFP Executive Director Josette Sheeran 19 June 2009
“This is a great opportunity to reach all motorsport fans, from the thousands who attend each Grand Prix to the many millions who watch the racing on TV. It only costs 15 pence to give a hungry child a cup with porridge. We need as many people as possible to know they can contribute to find a solution to hunger.” Read more
Jarno Trulli, Formula 1 Driver 18 June 2009
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