WFP’s approach to supply chain planning is based on the principles of continuous improvement and collaboration to ensure we can help even more people with the same resources and manage on-time deliveries.
Closing gender gaps in farm productivity and wages within agrifood systems could boost the global domestic product by 1 percent, representing nearly US$1 trillion, and decrease global food insecurity levels, leading to 45 million more people being food-secure, according to the 2023 FAO status of women in agrifood systems report.
"Investing in women means investing in sustainable development.
Thanks to a contribution of US$6 million from KOICA, WFP in Egypt will be implementing a two-year programme to help improve the livelihoods of about 450,000 refugee and host community members in Greater Cairo, Alexandria Damietta, and Matrouh.
The programme will develop the vocational skills of refugees and host community youth, focusing on marketable skills to help youth competitively seek emp
The visit underscores substantial investments in the country from the Governments of France and Germany and their ongoing partnership with the Government of Lao PDR and WFP, particularly focusing on women's empowerment amid deteriorating food security conditions.
Since 2018, WFP has worked closely with national governments and partners on an integrated resilience programme in the Sahel countries including Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger.
Help end hunger by reducing your food waste. While 811 million people go to bed hungry each night, 1/3 of food is lost or wasted, amounting to a financial loss of about US$ 1 trillion annually.
Some of the challenges the Ambassador witnessed firsthand include the poor living conditions in the camps and continued restrictions on movement and job opportunities. The camps are highly susceptible to hazards like fires and climate shocks such as floods and cyclones, which deepen the population’s vulnerability each time they strike.
The urgent and lasting solutions needed to achieve SDG 2 require change across multiple levels, with the World Food Programme working every day to raise awareness and encourage positive action.
An estimated 35,000 people will benefit from the Farm-to-School Meals project, including 5,000 farming and fishing households, and 10,000 schoolchildren.