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News release | 31 January 2024

MIT and WFP receive anthem award for project that visualizes migrant stories in the Americas

“Distance Unknown” is an awareness art campaign on the complicated realities faced by people on the move, through an exhibition co-produced with migrants.

News release | 23 November 2023

United States supports WFP's assistance to refugees in Armenia

With the generous support of the U.S. Government, WFP plans to reach approximately 20,500 people who have fled hostilities in Karabakh and are now living in the Ararat, Kotayk, and Gegharkunik regions. These regions host one of the highest numbers of refugees outside of Yerevan. “We are grateful to the U.S. Government for the support during this emergency.

News release | 04 April 2024

WFP launches Road Safety Academy, enhancing efficiency and supporting safer journeys

The academy is endorsed by Jean Todt, UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Road Safety.   "I salute WFP for the launch of the WFP Road Safety Academy. I am looking forward for the first results of this inspiring initiative which can play a pivotal role in advancing the UN's mission for safer road practices and behaviours,” said Todt.

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Energy for food security

Most of the food that the World Food Programme (WFP) distributes to people-in-need requires cooking, while drinking water often needs to be disinfected by boiling. Not only is energy necessary to consume food but also to produce, process, preserve and transport it, making it key to achieving Zero Hunger.

Publication | 25 January 2023

Evaluation of State of Palestine WFP Country Strategic Plan 2018-2022

The evaluation was conducted between September 2021 and June 2022 to assess WFP’s strategic positioning and role and the extent to which WFP made the strategic shift expected by the CSP; WFP’s contributions to strategic outcomes; efficiency and factors that explained WFP performance. It concluded that: WFP achieved strong results in a challenging context and made progress towar

News release | 07 March 2024

Investing in women and girls makes economic sense and accelerates progress for millions of people

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.

Publication | 16 May 2024

WFP Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa – Food Safety and Quality

The commitment to provide safe and quality food to affected populations is not only driven by the immediate need to address hunger and malnutrition but also by the responsibility to ensure that donors’ contributions are effectively used to purchase good, nutritious food.

Publication | 31 July 2024

Biography - Assistant Executive Director for Workplace and Management, Stephen Omollo

Stephen Omollo is WFP's Assistant Executive Director for Workplace and Management. In this role, he leads the Department overseeing human resources, management services, security, technology and the promotion of wellness. Stephen is also passionate about ensuring the duty of care for all personnel, fostering a safe, inclusive and healthy work environment.

News release | 07 August 2024

WFP launches emergency food assistance for flood-affected people in Myanmar

Driven by intense monsoon rains since late June, severe flooding has impacted over 200,000 people in Myanmar, with many temporarily displaced.

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Supply chain for cash transfers

Supply chain assessment to define type of assistance, emergency cash, retail engagement strategy and contracting of money transfer providers