About U.N. World Food Programme (WFP):
- It is a branch of the United Nations that deals with hunger eradication and promotes food security in the world.
- WFP is the world’s largest humanitarian agency and was established in 1961.
- The organization's work is guided by Sustainable Development Goal 2, which aims to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture by 2030.
- It operates in more than 120 countries, provides food assistance during emergencies and works with communities to enhance nutrition and generate resilience.
- Funding: WFP is funded by voluntary donations from governments, corporates and private donors.
- It is a member of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
- Headquarters: Rome, Italy
- It has been functioning in India since 1963.
- It was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.
- Report released by the WFP is Global Report on Food Crisis which describes the scale of acute hunger in the world.
