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World Food Programme

World Food Programme wins Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to combat hunger

Founded in 1961, the UN organisation helped 97 million people last year, distributing 15 billion rations to people in 88 countries last year

09 Oct 2020 3:05 PM

Rohingya youth share stories on social media, says 'I'm here 24x7'

Rafiq is among some 30 Rohingya youths selected by the World Food Programme for its 'Storytellers' project.

20 Aug 2019 2:34 PM

‘Indians obese but hunger a concern,’ says UN report

In India, the number of undernourished people declined from 253.9 million in 2004-06 to 194.4 million in 2016-18.

17 Jul 2019 9:42 AM

‘Storm heading your way’: UN warns of growing hunger, climate change threats

The UN aims to achieve a Zero Hunger world by 2030, but faces three obstacles: conflicts, climate change and an economic slowdown.

16 Oct 2018 5:59 PM

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