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In the humanitarian world, the often-repeated business mantra ‘innovate or die' acquires a whole new dimension: for an organization like WFP, innovating is a necessity if millions of people stricken by conflict, natural disasters, climate change and poverty are to be prevented from dying of hunger. With hunger on the rise for the second consecutive year and currently affecting 821 million peopl

"I'm a beneficiary who survived a war. It makes me more resilient in my job." He looks me directly in the eye. In Baghdad, Nenad lived opposite, the neighbour with whom I shared home-baked bread (me) and fresh lemonade (he makes the best).

When a conflict erupts or a natural disaster strikes, the World Food Programme (WFP) is on the front line, providing food and nutrition assistance. Six aid workers reveal their biggest challenges and toughest takeaways on responding to complex humanitarian crises — in five questions. An emergency hits. A team comes together.