What Is the U.S. Farm Bill? Its History and Role in Fighting Hunger

The Farm Bill is vital to the U.S. continuing its long legacy of leading the global fight against hunger.

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Almost Half of Schoolchildren Get Free Meals but the Most Vulnerable Still Miss out Amidst Global Food Crisis

At a time when 345 million people face crisis levels of hunger, school meals are a critical safety net for vulnerable children and households.

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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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International Women’s Day 2023: Bridging the Digital Gender Divide

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.

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World Food Program USA Grants $1 Million in Support of Rural Transformation in Southern Madagascar

WFP USA has made a $1 million grant in support of WFP's Rapid Rural Transformation programs across southern Madagascar.

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From the United States to Yemen: 1 Millionth Ton of American Wheat Brings Relief and Hope

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.

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WFP Calls for Action Ahead of World Food Day to Avoid Another Year of Record Hunger

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).

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What Are the UN’s Humanitarian Agencies?

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.

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Women Are Leading and Feeding Their Families Across the Globe. Meet Seven of Them.

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.

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No Rain and No Resources: Millions of Families Across the Horn of Africa Pushed Closer to Catastrophe Each Day

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.

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American Hunger Heroes: John F. Kennedy

“Food is strength, and food is peace, and food is freedom, and food is a helping hand to people around the world whose good will and friendship we want."

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Closing the Gender Gap: How a Rural Women’s Initiative Is Planting Seeds of Change in Rwanda

In Rwanda, a a rural women's initiative is fostering pathways for female farmers to be leaders, decisionmakers and agents of change in their communities.

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