NEWS

Russia-Ukraine war has disrupted World Food Programme

DETAILS

• Food assistance branch of the United Nations
• World’s largest humanitarian organization
• Addresses hunger and promoting food security
• Strives to eradicate hunger and malnutrition
• Ultimate goal of eliminating the need for food aid itself
• Member of the United Nations Development Group
• Part of its Executive Committee
• Born in 1961
• Funded by voluntary donations from world governments, corporations and private donors
• Also directed to fight micronutrient deficiencies, reduce child mortality, improve maternal health, and combat disease, including HIV and AIDS