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11/21/2024

In , Doha left everything behind to ensure her family was safe. 🚨Nearly 1.5 million people in the country are impacted by the ongoing conflict. WFP teams are working around the clock to deliver food assistance to displaced families.

11/21/2024

Four years ago, these families were reliant on WFP food assistance. Now, they produce 3.5 tons of food for each family every year and protect villages from flash floods. WFP's Country Director in shows how irrigation canals are helping families in the country regain independence, feed their families, and turn 'dying lands' into thriving ones. 🍏💚

Growing hope, without soil? is transforming lunch—and lives—in Kibera, Kenya 🌱💦🥬🌍💧 At Olympic Secondary School, studen...
11/10/2024

Growing hope, without soil? is transforming lunch—and lives—in Kibera, Kenya 🌱💦🥬

🌍💧 At Olympic Secondary School, students are learning about the future of farming firsthand through a hydroponic unit used in their agriculture classes. This hands-on experience introduces them to grow methods while adding nutritious food to their school meals.

Hydroponics, a soil-free farming technique, grows plants in nutrient-rich water solutions. This method uses up to 90% less water and 75% less space 🌿—ideal for urban areas and regions facing water scarcity. 🌧️

🌿🌎 For students, it’s more than fresh vegetables—it’s an introduction to resilient farming practices that benefit both people and the planet.

Each week, vegetables from the hydroponic unit supplement the school’s lunch programme, providing fresh meals to 1,200 students twice a week. 🥕🥦🍅 This project not only improves student nutrition but also connects them to the importance of food, health, and stewardship.

11/10/2024

No parent should see their child go hungry. As food insecurity in reaches critical levels, parents are watching hope slip away. Every day is a struggle to feed their children.💔Hear their voices.📢

11/10/2024

🌿 What do you know about mangroves? Join us on a journey to the magnificent mangrove ecosystem in , where WFP is helping restore hundreds of hectares to protect the area’s biodiversity and the livelihoods of the communities that depend on it.

11/10/2024

In Uganda, we don’t just wear Rolex – we eat it! 🍳✨For James, a 17-year-old refugee from South Sudan, his chapati rolex is more than just a popular street food – it’s his way of supporting his family and continuing his education.Every day after school, James sets up his stall in Bidi Bidi refugee settlement, where his $1 rolex – a rolled chapati and egg – feeds both refugees and locals alike.But like many others, James has felt the impact of rising food prices 📈💰🫓. With the help of WFP, over 1.3 million refugees in Uganda, including James and his family, receive the support they need to survive and thrive. Thanks to this assistance, James can focus on his studies while running his business in the evenings, helping to build a better future for himself and his community. 🌍💛Have you ever tried a Ugandan rolex? Let us know in the comments! 👇👇👇

11/10/2024

Martin is one of many farmers across who supply fresh produce to schools. 🥕🍛📖In Madagascar, WFP partners with the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) to improve food security and boost livelihoods through food systems resilience projects. A robust will build on this progress. 💪👏IDA - World Bank Group

11/10/2024

The risk of will persist across this winter unless fighting stops and more humanitarian aid reaches families. ➡️ New UN food security assessment released today ➡️ https://bit.ly/4f2w9AM

11/10/2024

🎦12 months of tragedy and suffering in .As another winter approaches, every day is a struggle for survival. Hunger remains rampant and the threat of famine persists. Meanwhile, efforts to bring in vital supplies face increasing challenges.⏹️This must stop⏹️

11/10/2024

💔Escaping one crisis to find another. 💔 Since 23 Sep, an estimated 220,000 Lebanese and Syrians refugees have fled from into Syria.WFP is on the ground helping people wherever they are. So far we have delivered 350,000 meals to displaced people in Lebanon & reached over 100,000 in Syria at the borders.

11/10/2024

⛰️💧❄️ These are some of the challenges WFP bags face in their journey to families in . Strong supply chains are critical in the face of emergencies. WFP teams ensure that humanitarian supply lines keep running📦, planes keep flying✈️ and aid workers 🤲 reach those most in need.

11/08/2024

🔴 Hunger in reaches a historic high.The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification marks another grim milestone for Haiti, as the country continues to grapple with a significant security crisis.Hear from WFP's Tanya 👇

11/08/2024

Joseph is a Logistics Assistance and Warehouse Manager in . With his support, WFP manages and distributes vital food supplies to people in need. Go inside our warehouse and hear more about WFP's work in the country ⤵️🚢🚚📦

11/08/2024

A world where everyone, everywhere has enough food to grow and thrive is the foundation for global stability. Our message to world leaders is clear: hunger is a global crisis we can't afford to ignore. 🌍🌿✨

11/08/2024

Conflict drives hunger, and hunger can fuel conflicts. 🌍 In West Africa's Sierra Leone and Guinea, these communities are not only fighting hunger but also building peace. 🕊️ Watch to learn more 🎥

Food is a pathway to peace. At WFP, we believe food security efforts in the communities we serve create opportunities fo...
11/08/2024

Food is a pathway to peace. At WFP, we believe food security efforts in the communities we serve create opportunities for peace.🌱🤝 By supporting activities that build trust, respect, solidarity & equal opportunity, we help communities thrive together.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of .

🕊️ In that declaration, the United Nations’ most inclusive body recognized that peace “not only is the absence of conflict, but also requires a positive, dynamic participatory process where dialogue is encouraged and conflicts are solved in a spirit of mutual understanding and cooperation."

The International has always been a time to lay down weapons and observe ceasefires. But it now must also be a time for people to see each other’s humanity. Our survival as a global community depends on that.

11/08/2024

stands as the top producer of dates worldwide. WFP's robust supply chain bolsters Egypt’s ystems by distributing locally sourced date bars to schools and assuring the highest food quality standards bringing smiles to kids every morning.💙Each date bar provides children with 25% of their daily caloric needs along with essential vitamins and minerals, giving a nutritious start to their day in over 3,200 community schools.

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