Cyclones can devastate, donations don’t have to.
Shortly after a major disaster in the Pacific, there is often an influx of unrequested donated goods sent by generous and well-meaning donors such as community groups, companies and individuals. The volume can be significant enough to hamper and overwhelm response efforts.
“Based on the overall UN strategic country framework, the evaluation of the previous programme, consultations with many stakeholders, and the recommendations of a Strategic Review of Food Security and Nutrition undertaken by an independent national research institution, WFP is confident about the focus of this CSP on policy dialogue and technical assistance in the fields of food security and nutri
Many people have been unable to work during the current crisis. Around 4.8 million people (12% of the total population) are using negative coping strategies to meet their food needs, and a large stimulus package will be required to re-start the economy, beyond the current measures to mitigate the impact on households and businesses.
As more countries move in that direction, lessons are beginning to emerge on what is working. These emerging lessons are summarized in this document, following the four main dimensions of the Framework (safe operations, focus on learning, wellbeing & protection, and reaching the most marginalized) and highlighting country examples.
Every year, WFP provides school meals and snacks to millions of children across the world. In 2018, children from 20 of the countries WFP operates in participated in WFP's annual Children's Design Competition.