How are WFP and Friends of WFP funded, and where does the money go?
Friends of WFP is funded through voluntary contributions, grants, matching gifts and special programs. Contributions come from the generosity of corporations, foundations, organizations and individuals. Friends of WFP is committed to keeping fundraising expenses as low as possible to maximize the amount available for WFP programs. In 2008, Friends of WFP’s fundraising costs were 9 percent. WFP relies entirely on voluntary donations. It is one of the only United Nations agencies that does not receive regular allocations from the U.N. budget.
