Special Interest: Emergency Response
When disaster strikes, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) immediately mobilizes a response team to reach survivors in need. As the logistics arm of the U.N., WFP staffers are among the first on the ground to deliver life-saving food assistance—and hope—to families during times of crisis. Now, thanks to Bank of America’s support, WFP’s […]
Last week the government of Yemen abruptly collapsed as rebels and militants continue to gain power—creating a hotspot for terrorism and violence.
We've launched an operation to provide blankets, coats, scarves and gloves for thousands of Syrian children living in refugee camps in Jordan.
CBS Correspondent Scott Pelley traveled to the field to see the U.N. World Food Programme's work in and around Syria.
“We are reaching more people every day with urgently needed food assistance – many of them have been going hungry for months."
From first responders to transportation staff to monitoring analysts, WFP keeps all hands on deck.
The BBC reports on WFP’s efforts to reach families in Syria left hungry and homeless because of the ongoing violence.
"Sending my children to a school, which provides one meal a day, is a great relief for me," says Ti Marie.