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Fighting Childhood Hunger One Pea at a Time

September 15, 2021

“I’ve not only seen the health of my children improve, but the health of my community. Our children are strong now,” says Emeldah.

The Miracle Mackerel: How a Contribution of Fish Is Buoying the Diets of Nearly 300,000 Schoolchildren in Burundi

September 14, 2021

High in protein, vitamins and minerals, the mackerel is a welcome dietary addition for 270,000 children living in the hungry regions of Burundi.

With Loving, Tender Care: A Tribute to Grandparents on the Frontlines of the Fight Against Childhood Hunger

September 10, 2021

In honor of Grandparents’ Day, here are six stories of grandparents bringing joy, comfort and strength to their families.

“This New Lifestyle Gives Me Nothing but Great Joy”: Literacy Training Sets Women on the Write Track in the DRC

September 8, 2021

For International Literacy Day, meet Furaha: a farmer in the DRC who created a new life for her family thanks to literacy training through the WFP and FAO.

Afghanistan: WFP Remains Standing – a Fortress Against Hunger

September 7, 2021

Just like the Citadel of Herat, the U.N. World Food Programme remains standing — a fortress against hunger. We will stand with the Afghan people, for however long they will need us.

How WFP Is Helping Keep the Air Clean and the Skies Blue

September 7, 2021

For International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, we’re taking a look at how #healthyairhealthyplanet and #ZeroHunger go hand in hand.

Senegal: Cow Dung Proves ‘Green Gold’ for the Women of Kolda

September 7, 2021

In the south of Senegal, communities are preserving the environment by using WFP biodigesters to convert cow dung into fertilizer and gas.

An Activist “With a Heart for Helping Other Women.” For International Day of Charity, Meet Habiba: A Farmer Leading the Charge for Gender Equality in Kenya

September 3, 2021

“I must help as many as I can with the little that I have. To me, this is sadaqah (the Islamic notion of ‘voluntary charity’).”

Restore, Reach and Improve: School Meals Coalition Aims to Give Every Child the Opportunity to Have a Nutritious Meal by 2030

September 2, 2021

As the world begins recovering from COVID-19, restoring school meals programs is an urgent priority. These programs transform lives and serve as platforms for improving education and food systems globally.