Our
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WFP is present in over 120 countries and territories. We respond to emergencies while also providing early warning to reduce the impact of looming disasters. At the same time, we support countries' emergence from the shadow of hunger and long-term development and self-reliance.
We enhance economies and food systems
WFP is the largest provider of cash assistance in the humanitarian community, working with wholesalers and retailers to increase food availability and ensure fair prices. Through initiatives like the Food Assistance for Assets programme, we address immediate food needs while empowering communities to improve infrastructure and environmental sustainability. We support smallholder farmers in accessing resources and improving post-harvest handling. As a member of the Farm to Market Alliance, we facilitate the transition of African smallholders to commercial agriculture, bolstering markets and food production continent-wide.
WFP supports governments and other partners in improving their ability to manage emergencies and strengthen food and nutrition security. We do this by helping countries secure money from donors, promoting South–South and triangular cooperation, investing in early-warning and preparedness systems for climate change and other threats, and providing technical advice and operational support to strengthen social protection systems. Our experience in delivering food and cash assistance, school-based programmes and insurance means that WFP can also complement government efforts to end hunger.
We offer common services that enable our partners to reach those in need. This includes the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service, the Humanitarian Response Depot, and the Logistics Cluster – which provides coordination and information management during emergency responses and provides access to shared services.
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