8 Facts to Know About Food Waste and Hunger
October 1, 2021
Global hunger isn’t about a lack of food. Right now, the world produces enough food to nourish every man, woman and child on the planet.
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600 Tons of Ugly Fruits and Veggies Find New Life Feeding Thousands of Peruvians
September 29, 2021
Fruits and vegetables that were previously thrown away are being transformed into nutritious meals in soup kitchens across Lima, Peru.
“I Can Guarantee Her at Least One Meal a Day. I Don’t Have to Worry.”
September 24, 2021
Ahead of International Daughters Day this Sunday, meet Edwymar and her daughter Kim on the first day they began receiving food from WFP.
From Farm to Table: Six Ways the Land of the Thunder Dragon Is Building Better Food Systems
September 22, 2021
Ahead of the UN Food Systems Summit tomorrow, learn how WFP is working to build more sustainable, inclusive food systems in Bhutan.Â
For International Day of Peace, Meet Rebecca: A Mother of Four Building Peace in the World’s Hungriest Country
September 21, 2021
In honor of International Day of Peace, we’re spotlighting a peacebuilding project working to ease tensions and resolve conflict in the world’s largest hunger crisis.Â
Meet Abeer, Ghada, Heyam, Radha and Samira: Five Entrepreneurs Breaking the Glass Ceiling With Fresh Vegetables in Syria
September 17, 2021
After being friends, neighbors and farmers for years, five women in Tartous, Syria decided to come together and start their own business.
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. Â
“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.
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