World Food Programme Fighting Hunger Worldwide

Canadian Minister for International Cooperation Julian Fantino is welcomed with traditional dances and music by people of the Namassa village. 

Minister Fantino shakes hands with the villagers of Namassa.

WFP Country Director Angelline Rudakubana accompanies Minister Fantino to meet beneficiaries of WFP programmes. 

 Minister Fantino holds a child who receives WFP nutrition support. 

Minister Fantino at a school for Malian children living at the Mentao refugee camp.  Tens of thousands of Malians have taken refuge in Burkina.

Many of the children living in Mentao refugee camp have been out of school for months and are now given the opportunity to resume their education.

Women refugees from Mali participating in a meeting with Minister Fantino. 

A refugee speaks with Minister Fantino on behalf of those who had to flee the conflict in Mali.