World Food Programme
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The World Food Programme is a United Nations organization that provides food assistance to people in need around the world. It matters because it helps address hunger and food insecurity in communities affected by poverty, conflict, and disaster.
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The World Food Programme (WFP) is an international organization within the United Nations (UN) that provides food assistance worldwide. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and the leading provider of school meals. Founded in 1961, WFP is headquartered in Rome and has offices in 87 countries. In 2023 it supported over 152 million people, and it is present in more than 120 countries and territories.
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