Why does WFP work in countries that have oppressive and non-democratic government regimes? Aren’t these governments to blame for hunger and poverty in their own countries?
Countries that need assistance request it directly from WFP. The agency will make its own assessments and take appropriate action from there. Hunger knows no borders, age, gender, race, religion, or politics. The larger issue here is the number of people in these and other countries who are being reached by WFP every year. What’s important to remember is that WFP has changed the lives of millions of people by giving them food to survive and vital skills they use to become productive and healthy workers. WFP food assistance helps break the cycle of hunger and poverty. 4. Does any of WFP’s support help fund terrorism? Not at all. WFP’s priority in any situation is feeding hungry people. Whether it be during conflict, natural disasters or peacetime, WFP seeks opportunities to break the cycle of poverty by helping hungry people become self-sufficient and healthy. Back to the top FAQs About Hunger 1. Is hunger really that big of a problem? Yes. By the end of 2009, more than one billion peop
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