WFP Partners with the UAE’s 1 Billion Meals Initiative to Deliver 3.6 Million Meals to Refugees in Jordan
DUBAI — As a strategic partner of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has successfully delivered 3.6 million meals to refugee camps in Jordan as part of the UAE’s 1 Billion Meals initiative.
The meals, delivered through instantly redeemable smart vouchers, were distributed to 40,109 beneficiaries in Jordan’s refugee camps. These electronic vouchers, sent directly to recipients’ mobile phones, enabled families to purchase essential food items from WFP-certified shops, groceries, and bakeries.
“Our success in directly reaching the initiative’s beneficiaries in refugee camps in Jordan reflects our unique collaboration model with international partners since the launch of 1 Billion Meal.,” said Sara Al Nuaimi, Director of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI). “The initiative actively contributed to the global battle against hunger and malnutrition, which unfortunately threatens the lives of more than 828 million people across the globe. This act of solidarity aligns with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the values of the people of the UAE, to extend a helping hand to all those in need wherever they may be.”
Jordan’s refugee camps host tens of thousands of displaced individuals, highlighting the urgency of such humanitarian efforts. Mageed Yahia, WFP Representative to the GCC Region, emphasised the importance of this collaboration: “This initiative is a valuable example of the synergy in joint field and logistical efforts of MBRGI with the operations of international organizations and regional institutions to address the hunger and malnutrition crisis. We call on other regional and global organizations to adopt such successful cooperation that ensures more impactful support to beneficiaries who need it most.”
By forging partnerships with global organizations like WFP and leveraging innovative delivery methods, the 1 Billion Meals initiative continues to make a tangible humanitarian impact, addressing food insecurity and supporting affected communities around the world.
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About the 1 Billion Meals Initiative
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives involved the whole UAE community to support its charity and humanitarian goals. The 1 Billion Meals initiative is under the Humanitarian Aid and Relief pillar, which is one of five pillars that MBRGI operates its initiatives and programs. The series of food donation drives organized by MBRGI began with the 10 Million Meals campaign, a direct response to COVID-19’s repercussions on those with limited incomes during the Holy Month of Ramadan in 2020. Followed by the 100 Million Meals campaign during the Holy Month of Ramadan in 2021, which succeeded in surpassing its target – collecting and distributing 220 million meals. All complemented by the efforts of the 1 Billion Meals initiative, providing a food security net to those in need across 50 countries.