WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME

Current Context: The Government of India and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announced a collaboration to address the global hunger crisis.

ABOUT WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME (WFP)

• Nature: World’s largest humanitarian organisation working on food security.
• Functions:
  • Provides food assistance in emergencies.
  • Helps people recover from conflicts, disasters, and climate change.
  • Builds pathways towards peace, stability, and prosperity.
• Operations: Active in 120+ countries, including India.
• Recognition: Awarded Nobel Peace Prize (2020).