Published on: March 19, 2022

WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME

WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME

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