History’s Hunger Heroes: Louis Pasteur
January 11, 2022
Pasteur’s discovery revolutionized the food safety industry, extending the shelf life of foods and drinks kept in your refrigerator today.
WFP News
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We Decide Whether Hunger Is a Cold Inconvenience or a Smoldering Crisis.
January 7, 2022
The 24 hours drivers spent stranded on I-95 could be a lifetime in Ethiopia. Or Yemen. Or Guatemala. No food to eat and no prospect for progress cannot be an everyday commute for anyone, anywhere.
Top 5 Goals We Reached in Ethiopia With the Support of The Weeknd
January 7, 2022
The Weeknd’s ambassadorship and advocacy has helped shed a global spotlight on the rising tide of global hunger and send relief to countries affected by conflict, like his parents’ home of Ethiopia.
Dust in the Wind: Drawing a Line in the Sand for Extreme Weather by Fixing the Dunes
January 7, 2022
Restoring ecosystems as natural shields against the effects of extreme weather is one of the best ways to protect both people and planet. In Madagascar, WFP is using plants to combat the dunes burying entire villages in sand.
10 Ways WFP Is Using Digital Tech to Help Hungry People Around the World Better and Faster
January 5, 2022
In recent years, innovation has increasingly taken a digital turn at WFP, with new technologies transforming how we serve those most in need. Here’s a taste of some of the digital tools and data-driven approaches that are taking our efficiency to the next level.
Eggs Are Laying the Groundwork for Peace and Boosting Nutrition in Sudan
January 4, 2022
Improving the food security of families like Mohammed and Madina’s has contributed to peace and stability in the region, and is encouraging those who fled conflict to return to their villages.
A Look Back at Syria’s 2021: People at the Heart of One of the Country’s Toughest Years
January 3, 2022
After more than a decade of conflict, life is harder than ever for many Syrian families. 2021 saw the country’s already high levels of hunger dramatically increase to a staggering 12.4 million people – the highest number ever recorded.
Your 2021 Wrapped: The Top 5 Hunger Stories You Read or May Have Missed Last Year
January 3, 2022
In 2021, you stayed curious about hunger, about the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and what you could do to help.
If Every American Adult Gave Us Six Dollars a Month, We’d Be Fully Funded
January 2, 2022
The American private sector and the U.S. government stepped up in a big way last year to meet rapidly rising global hunger. As we enter the new year, we still need your support – more than ever.
Top 7 Ways to Make Better New Year’s Resolutions and Help Fight Hunger
January 1, 2022
Imagine if your New Year’s resolutions could help save lives – like those of the millions of people worldwide who go to bed hungry every night.
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