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In #Palestine, WFP is now distributing olive oil as part of its food assistance package, sourced from local farmers.
An essential in every Palestinian household, olive oil is known for its delicious taste and as a source of healthy fats. 🫒✨
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Linking disaster risk financing mechanisms with social protection systems can enable faster, more cost-effective and predictable responses to climate shocks.
Learn more about how we can better protect people amid climate extremes: bit.ly/440GKXA
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🚨#Biparjoy 🌀
In the event the 🇵🇰 government needs our support, WFP is prepared!
To enhance the capacity of our Moro warehouse in Sindh, 5⃣ Mobile Storage Units were installed to store 2⃣5⃣0⃣0⃣MT of food prepositioned for a potential response.
👇🏽📸 #Cyclone #Preparedness
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Yesterday I paid a visit to a church in Cassagnol in Port-au-Prince.
‘s local partner has been providing displaced people with hot meals in the aftermath of last week’s floods.
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🌱Conserving water
🥬Growing food
💚Building resilience
This is #ClimateAction in Mauritania.
Climate extremes are driving hunger. Supporting communities to anticipate disasters, restore lands, and protect against shocks is essential to reduce needs today and tomorrow.
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The climate crisis is threatening #Zambia's food systems.
A new series from WFP Goodwill Ambassador looks at the farmers, students, and families feeding a more food-secure future.
🎥Watch now: bit.ly/3NdGLkl
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From neutrality and independence to sustainability, quality and efficiency, learn about the core values and standards that drive WFP's work to end hunger and malnutrition for all.
#ZeroHunger
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🚨#SYRIA: WFP will be forced to cut critical assistance for 2.5 million people in the coming days, says .
With few opportunities, those removed from assistance will face unimaginable hardship.
#SyriaConf2023
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"They speak to us because we're their last glimmer of hope," says WFP's Oula.
🆘WFP is forced to cut assistance for nearly half of the 5.5 million people it supports in #Syria as funds deplete.
Read more: bit.ly/3P9rd3y
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🚨#HappeningNow
Preparing for Cyclone #Biparjoy's landfall through #anticipatoryaction.
WFP is fast-tracking cash assistance 💵 to thousands of highly food-insecure people already receiving our assistance & prepositioning food for areas expected to be affected by the cyclone🌀
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Food is nourishment.
Food is hope.
Food is life.
Food is not a weapon.
Five years since #UNSC Resolution 2417 was adopted, conflict continues to be the primary driver of extreme hunger.
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🚨 This July millions in #Syria will face hunger as WFP will be forced to cut assistance for up to 2.5 million people.
This is HALF of the people assisted.
🗞️ The needs are immense and urgent funding is crucial: tinyurl.com/mry9uzu7
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What is life like on the frontlines of the #ClimateCrisis?
Climate change is a humanitarian issue. Its impacts are being felt right now by those left most vulnerable.
🎥Watch to hear parents like Binta and students like Marima explain⬇️
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WFP buys, stores, and moves a lot - of food, goods, and supplies. Here's one way is taking responsibility for its environmental footprint 🌱👣
WFP recycles this 👇 plastic waste ♻️ while creating jobs and supporting the local recycling sector.
It's a win-win! 💚
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Maher's wife and two of his children are malnourished.
His workplace was destroyed amid the conflict. As costs continue to rise and incomes shrink, parents struggle to make ends meet.
🚨But due to a lack of funds, WFP will be forced assistance in #Syria.
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#Cameroon🇨🇲
This sea vessel, docking at the port of #Douala is currently offloading2⃣.2⃣million bags of 50KG rice🍚🌾
It will be transported by to #CAR🇨🇫& 6 regions in Cmr🇨🇲affected by food insecurity. This robust #logistics machine helps Save & Change lives
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"My daughter's growth corresponds to a 5-year-old child – but she’s 10..."
Since 2015, food insecurity levels in #Syria have increased by over 50%. WFP is deeply concerned about the impact cuts to our assistance will have on families like Maher's.
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Check out my new digital series of shorts and I made in Zambia! Watch, subscribe and share. These issues are vitally important for all global citizens
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🔉 After exhausting all other options, announces its decision to cut food assistance for up to 2.5 million people in #Syria.
Read full news release: wfp.org/news/wfp-force
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"We are all worried. The pain does not subside."
While many people were evacuated after the destruction of #NovaKakhovka dam in #Ukraine, thousands like Halyna ⬇️ remain in inundated areas.
In one week, WFP and our partners have delivered 90,000 food rations to support them.
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We are counting on our partners to prevent irreversible harm to the Syrian people’s future, says WFP's Country Director in #Syria, Kenn Crossley.
⚠️As donors meet in Brussels, the time to act is now.⚠️
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Without global action to address the #ClimateCrisis, we will see unprecedented levels of hunger.
Learn how the solutions that help communities predict and prepare for climate disasters are at the root of feeding a sustainable future.🌎💪
🔗bit.ly/3CqEDR2
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This is the success we love to see 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Achan has doubled her income after provided training so she could set-up a bakery business in Twic County.
She makes enough to feed her family and send her children to school, while her community gets to eat her delicious 🥖
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"Hope comes with water and with standing on your own feet."
See how the rehabilitation of irrigation canals in Deir Ezzor, #Syria, has supported 100,000 Syrians to restore their lives and livelihoods amid crisis.
Learn more about : bit.ly/3PdJ8WZ
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The world is facing a #ClimateEmergency.
It is absolutely critical that we help communities to adapt and prepare – our global food system depends on it.
My colleague explains:
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UPDATE: Despite immense challenges, WFP continues to scale up operations in #Sudan, including for children recently evacuated from Mygoma orphanage in Khartoum.
⚠️The conflict is exacerbating a severe hunger crisis in the country. More support is urgently needed.
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🆘Half of all Haitians are facing extreme hunger amid worsening violence.
Across #Haiti, 80% of families are reducing their food to cope with rising costs. aims to support over 2 million people this year but is severely underfunded.
bit.ly/3JaETHQ
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"Anticipatory action is key to protect and strengthen people's resilience", says 's Anna Orlandini from Teknaf, Bangladesh 🇧🇩.
Before the passage of #CycloneMocha last month, WFP distributed cash to 6,000 vulnerable households thanks to this 🇪🇺 support.
#Preparedness
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Celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion at #RomePride with 🌈🏳️🌈
At , we take PRIDE in creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued for who they are! #PrideMonth #LGBTQI+
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In the breadbasket of Haiti, purchases fresh produce 🥕🥬🌱🌾 from local farmers. The food goes to school meals.
It’s a win-win: farmers earn money, while children benefit from a nutritious lunch at school.
WFP's explains ⬇️
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DAY 6: emergency response to #NovaKakhovka floods: water recedes but people will continue to need longer-term support.
Our whole team stands united in our response efforts. & our admirably brave partners #Tarilka have delivered 70,000 food rations to date.
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We all have goals and dreams. Chipo's is to become one of the biggest mushroom producers in #Zimbabwe!
supports women entrepreneurs to achieve their targets and make #ZeroHunger futures a reality. ✨🍄❤️
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WFP supports 12,000 children in #Ukraine like Mariana with daily school meals. 🍚✏️
With support from 🇫🇷 , these schools meals help children affected by the war stay in school and stay focused.
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📍What do you know about the #Sahel?
Many associate it with drought or instability. But the region's potential is just waiting to be unlocked! 🌱🌍
Watch as WFP's George Fominyen explains how communities in this part of Africa are restoring ecosystems and forging futures! 🎥⬇️
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