AI-led Science Innovation Protects Communities Hit by Climate Change

As the world grapples with impacts of climate change, the United Nations World Food Programme, University of Oxford Physics Department and IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre join together to revolutionize early warning and weather forecasting.

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AI-Focused Humanitarian Innovations Take Center Stage at Bay Area Pitch Event Co-Hosted by United Nations World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator and World Food Program USA at Google’s Campus

Today, 10 international teams — comprising the brightest minds in computer science, data analytics and economics — presented their innovations for eradicating hunger during a pitch event hosted by the United Nations World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator and World Food Program USA at Google’s campus.

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A Journey Through El Salvador with WFP

Deep social inequality, violence and low wages are driving people into hunger in El Salvador. The U.N. World Food Programme is addressing these challenges and helping communities build long-term food security.

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Innovate to Eradicate Hunger: Unveiling 10 Tech Innovations Accelerating for Impact

Meet the 10 teams selected to take part in the new ‘World Food Programme (WFP) Humanitarian Ventures Accelerator’ program with the WFP Innovation Accelerator.

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Google.org Grants $2.8 Million to World Food Program USA in Support of Joint Accelerator With United Nations World Food Programme’s Innovation Accelerator

WFP USA has received a $2.8 million grant from Google.org. This grant supports the WFP Innovation Accelerator, a cutting-edge initiative aimed at leveraging innovation and technology to tackle food insecurity worldwide.

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Our Year in Review: World Food Program USA’s Top 10 Moments of 2023

2023 was a year of immense growth and progress for World Food Program USA. Our teams worked tirelessly to spur support for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and help deliver food to communities facing extreme hunger.

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The Future of Food: Impact Through Innovation

This holiday season, we would like to recognize and give thanks to several partners who have made generous donations to World Food Program USA in support of WFP’s innovation efforts this year. 

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Leveraging Big Data and Machine Learning to Monitor Global Food Security in Real-Time

Real-time monitoring capability equips WFP with crucial data, allowing for quick and accurate assessments of hunger levels in even the most isolated regions. This, in turn, enables a more effective response.

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How to Empower Women Through Food Opportunities

By providing women with equitable access to food, resources, decision-making and leadership opportunities, we can end gender inequality.

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WFP Collaborating With Uber to Facilitate Aid Delivery in War-Stricken Ukraine

WFP is working with Uber Technologies Inc, a global mobility and delivery platform, to transport emergency assistance to people in need in urban areas across Ukraine through the use of a custom-built version of Uber’s platform.

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World Food Program USA Announces March 16th Event at South by Southwest®

On March 16th, World Food Program USA will host a live panel session, “The $7 Billion F-Word,” at South by Southwest® to examine the role of technology and innovation in combating global hunger.

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Good Call: WFP Helps People Displaced by Conflict Stay in Touch

For World Radio Day, we’re taking a look at how the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)-led Emergency Telecommunications Cluster is connecting internally displaced persons to family members miles away.  

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