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Official statements announcing key developments in WFP operations and activities.
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12 August 2013
European Commission Funds Life-Saving Assistance During The Hunger Season In Niger
NIAMEY – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a contribution of €15.5 million (US$20.5 million) from the European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection Department (ECHO) to address both the food security and nutritional condition of the most vulnerable households in Niger.
12 August 2013
European Commission Funds Life-Saving Food For DRC Refugees Arriving In Uganda
KAMPALA – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Uganda today welcomed a contribution of nearly US$2.6 million (€2 million) from the European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection Department (ECHO) to support newly-arrived refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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8 August 2013
Insecurity Increasing Hunger In Central African Republic (CAR)
ROME – New Video of CAR for use by broadcasters can be downloaded here: LINK
http://www.hightail.com/download/bWJyeEVTZ2dZY1NVQU1UQw
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8 August 2013
Japan And WFP Launch Innovative Projects In Ghana And Sierra Leone To Scale Up Nutrition
YOKOHAMA–The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a US$1.5 million contribution from the Government of Japan. The funds will be used to launch innovative nutrition projects in Ghana and Sierra Leone, as part of Japan and WFP’s expanded partnership to scale-up joint nutrition efforts to support governments in Africa, with a particular focus on pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and young children who are most at risk from under nutrition.
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5 August 2013
Germany Contributes €10 Million To WFP Food Assistance For Syrian Refugees
DOHUK – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed today a generous contribution of €10 million (US$13.3 million) from the Government of Germany that will help provide critical food assistance to thousands of vulnerable Syrian refugees in Iraq and neighbouring countries.
1 August 2013
GIZ And WFP Partner To Assist School Children In Northern Sri Lanka
COLOMBO – Nearly 170 schools in Jaffna, Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu in Northern Sri Lanka have received new kitchen utensils, bowls and spoons from the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) to supplement the school meals programmes implemented by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The grant of Sri Lankan Rupees 2.4 million (US$ 18,200) is part of GIZ’s efforts to help reintegrate internally displaced people in the Vanni Region, and will benefit more than 32,000 children. 1 August 2013
UK Funds Life-Saving Food Assistance To Displaced People In Pakistan’s North-West
ISLAMABAD – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a contribution of 3 million pounds Sterling (US$4.5 million) from the UK Department for International Development (DFID) for vulnerable displaced communities in the highly volatile north-west of Pakistan.
31 July 2013
Fortified Rice Enhances Nutrition Benefits Of Social Safety Nets For The Poorest In Bangladesh
DHAKA – Poor rural villagers in Bangladesh are now receiving rice fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, under a new joint initiative between the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Bangladesh, supported by the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and global science company Royal DSM. 31 July 2013
WFP And BNPB Strengthening Indonesian Disaster Response Capacity Through Joint Logistics Assessment
KUPANG, NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR, INDONESIA – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in partnership with the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) are today presenting the findings of a joint logistics capacity assessment carried out in NTT, NTB and Bali Province, as part of efforts to further strengthen Indonesia’s emergency response mechanisms. 29 July 2013
Two Weeks Left To Double Support To WFP During Ramadan
DUBAI – As the Holy Month enters into its second half, the UN World Food Programme (WFP), with the support of the Rotary Clubs of the UAE, encourages everyone – individuals, companies, journalists, media companies, associations and foundations – to join its Ramadan campaign to support the needs of the hungry around the world.