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How WFP's work changes lives for zero hunger

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We are the largest humanitarian organization saving and changing lives worldwide

We bring life-saving relief in emergencies and use food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impacts of climate change.

WFP in numbers

  • 160 Million people received assistance from WFP in 2022
  • 5.6K trucks 100 aircraft and 30 ships are on the go on any given day
  • 20 million children received nutritious meals, school snacks or take-home rations

Where we work

In 2021, WFP assisted 128.2 million people in over 120 countries and territories.

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Our work

Our support to 123 countries and territories spans a broad range of activities to save and change lives, with the ultimate goal of a world with zero hunger

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