U.N. World Food Programme (WFP)

Why in News?

The UN World Food Programme accused Israeli forces of firing on Palestinians seeking food aid in northern Gaza, killing at least 80 people. The incident highlights worsening humanitarian conditions as Gaza’s death toll surpasses 59,000 amid ongoing conflict.

Description:

• Introduction:
  • WFP is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations.
  • It focuses on eradicating hunger and promoting global food security.
• Establishment: Founded in 1961.
• Mandate:
  • Guided by Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger):
    • End hunger.
    • Achieve food security.
    • Improve nutrition.
    • Promote sustainable agriculture by 2030.
• Operations:
  • Operates in 120+ countries and territories.
  • Provides:
    • Emergency food aid during crises (conflict, disaster, etc.).
    • Nutrition support for vulnerable populations.
    • Resilience-building programs in communities.
• Funding:
  • Entirely funded by voluntary contributions:
    • National governments.
    • Corporates.
    • Individuals/private donors.
• Awards: Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for efforts to combat hunger and promote peace in conflict-affected areas.
• India Operations:
  • Present in India since 1963.
  • Works with the government to enhance nutrition, food systems, and disaster preparedness.
• Reports:
  • Publishes the Global Report on Food Crises:
    • Describes the scale and severity of acute food insecurity globally.
• Headquarters: Located in Rome, Italy.
• Affiliation:
• WFP is a UN agency, but not a member of UNDP (Note: The original statement is incorrect; WFP and UNDP are separate UN agencies).

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