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Aumsat, Fonio, Blue Marble, Etherisc, Emerging Cooking Solutions project, MegaGas, and Africa GreenTec are the seven start-ups that showcased their innovations, to potential funders, local and international partners.

The MoU marks the fifth and final tranche of 50,000 mt of wheat that the Government of India committed as humanitarian food assistance for Afghanistan in 2020, and was signed in New Delhi between J. P.

DRIFCA will work hand in hand with the governments of the three countries and the private sector to identify and support sustainable market-relevant disaster risk finance models that are accessible to the most vulnerable and integrated into broader financial inclusion efforts to foster financial resilience. The 2 million farmers and others along the agricultural value chains in Guatemala, Hondu

WFP’s response was requested by the Government of Ethiopia and includes logistical support to both the Government and humanitarian partners to deliver humanitarian assistance in Tigray, especially in rural areas. “Three million people in the region are in urgent need of food assistance,” said Steven Were Omamo, WFP Representative and Country Director in Ethiopia.

The number of people on the brink of starvation across Africa’s Sahel region is ten times higher than it was in 2019, the World Food Programme (WFP) is warning, while the number of people who are displaced is up by 400 percent. The combined effects of conflict, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate, and rising costs are putting basic meals out of reach for millions.  “An absolute crisi

This assistance will complement existing national efforts undertaken by the Government of Armenia and its partners to support people affected by the conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic. Janez Lenarčič, European Commissioner for Crisis Management, said: “The EU’s emergency aid is delivered in line with the humanitarian principles and helps civilians affected by the hostilities and their host popu

WFP’s partnership with the Islamic Development Bank and their Shariah Board ensures full Zakat compliance in how we raise funds and distribute those to the families most in need. Investing in nutrition is at the heart of human capital development, stability and progress. Every dollar invested in nutrition can generate up to $35 in returns.

During his visit, Shiau met with communities from Mullaitivu in the North of Sri Lanka, who are among those worst affected by the economic crisis – including pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and people with disabilities – to better understand their nutritional needs.    This year, the US has provided a record total US$20 million (approximately LKR 7.3 billion) to support WFP’s

The World Food Programme (WFP) is at the forefront of the United Nations system in sharing information with its member states and the general public, and is committed to demonstrating effectiveness and efficiency.

Sitting atop a pile of millet sacks in the southern Niger village of Sarkin Hatsi, Sa'a Moussa beams with pride. Today is delivery day and, at the warehouse of her all-women’s cooperative, she eagerly awaits the arrival of trucks to collect their harvest. “It wasn't always like this.