Innovation & Technology Archives - Page 35 of 38

Mother visits WFP-supported nutrition clinic in Al Kalakla, Jabal Awila

Families in Sudan Pushed to the Brink Amidst Brutal Conflict and Famine as WFP Resources Dry Up

WFP is struggling to keep lifesaving emergency operations running. Sudan’s shows no signs of slowing down.

WFP Scales up Operations in Gaza as Ceasefire Passes 100 Days

One hundred days into the ceasefire, the World Food Programme (WFP) has significantly expanded its lifesaving operations across the Gaza Strip, reaching more than 1 million people each month.

Zero Hunger Generation

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Lucy Hale

World-renowned actress and producer Lucy Hale advocates for Zero Hunger as a Goodwill Ambassador for the World Food Programme.

Give Crypto

You can now donate to WFP USA using cryptocurrencies! Crypto helps you send lifesaving food to those who need it most.

Silicon Valley Bootcamp Start Ups Disrupt Global Hunger

September 24, 2019

Meet the early-stage innovation teams participating in the first-ever WFP Innovation Accelerator Bootcamp and Pitch Night in Silicon Valley.

Extreme Water Harvesting: A Glimpse Into the Future of Dryland Farming

August 20, 2019

In Kenya, 65-year-old Matei Nziru has an obsession-like devotion to water, storing some gallons that are more than four years old. His tactics hold lessons for other farmers in dry climates.

WFP Welcomes Progress on Key Accountability Measures With Sana’a Authorities

August 9, 2019

WFP will resume food distributions for the 850,000 people in Sana’a City who have not received food rations from WFP for the last two months.

Innovative Insurance Cover to Help Drought-Hit Communities in Africa

August 7, 2019

These policies will deliver funds to people threatened by drought before it reaches catastrophic levels. Collectively, the purchased policies could release a total of $49.5 million across five countries.

In Burundi, What Do Farmers and Food Waste Have in Common?

July 30, 2019

90 percent of Burundi’s population is entirely dependent on agriculture, yet the country doesn’t produce nearly enough food to feed everyone. Cutting food loss can help.

Pieces of unused grain are sifted through the metal netting of a mechanical sifter

Introduction of Hermetic Storage Reduces Food Loss in Yobe

July 26, 2019

Three-hundred farmers each received eight specially-made, airtight, 110-pound bags to protect their grains from insects, rodents, mold and moisture. The results were astonishing.

Maysa holds her 3-month-old baby sister Nada in a makeshift shelter in Syria

UNHCR and WFP Thank the EU for Continued Support to Vital Cash Program for Vulnerable Syrian Refugees in Lebanon

July 26, 2019

The additional allocation of $43.8 million is transferred through electronic cards to 358,000 people. The majority of that cash is spent on essentials like food, shelter, health care and education.

A woman places a pile of dirt and mud from a basket onto the embankment that she and other participants are raising

WFP Provides Innovative Assistance to Flood-Affected People in North Western Bangladesh

July 23, 2019

With more than 700 rivers, Bangladesh is increasingly seeing the impact of climate change. To help, 5,000 households have now received $53 through an innovative forecast-based financing project.

Government of Bangladesh and WFP Working Together to Lift Rural Women Out of Extreme Poverty

July 1, 2019

With an investment of $72 million, the Government is set to reach 100,000 women with livelihood training, behavior change education and food assistance.