Special Interest: Agriculture
With $500,000 from Citi Foundation, WFP is ramping up a ground-breaking initiative that seeks to strengthen resilience to climate crises and boost financial inclusion for 17,200 small-scale farmers in Zambia over the next two years.
The Food for Peace Program provides tens of millions of pounds of American commodities to WFP each year, supporting the U.S. farm economy while helping WFP respond to hunger emergencies around the world.
The Farm Bill is vital to the U.S. continuing its long legacy of leading the global fight against hunger.
At a time when 345 million people face crisis levels of hunger, school meals are a critical safety net for vulnerable children and households.
By providing women with equitable access to food, resources, decision-making and leadership opportunities, we can end gender inequality.
This International Women's Day, FAO, IFAD and WFP push to enhance rural women and girls’ digital capabilities so they can be equal contributors to our agrifood systems.
WFP USA has made a $1 million grant in support of WFP's Rapid Rural Transformation programs across southern Madagascar.
The 1 millionth ton of wheat purchased by the U.S. government for global hunger relief efforts left Vancouver, Washington on November 26. The shipment is destined for WFP’s operations in Yemen.
The world is at risk of yet another year of record hunger as the global food crisis continues to drive yet more people into worsening levels of severe hunger, warns the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).
Each United Nations agency has a specific purpose and specialized roles. During emergencies, many come together and collaborate to provide comprehensive humanitarian assistance – including WFP.
Here are seven stories of mothers who are protecting, caring for and feeding their families. Each simply wants their children to live in safety with access to good food and education.
Almost a month into the current rainy season, desperately needed rains across the Horn of Africa have so far failed to materialize. If these conditions continue, the number of hungry people due to drought could spiral.