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  1. 34 minutes ago

    When disaster strikes, communication is vital. Thanks to new commitments and donations from the satellite industry we will be better equipped to respond, re-connect and save lives through the ➡️

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    12 hours ago

    Here's what is doing to assist with response in the DRC. ☣ Activating an air-bridge between Kinshasa, Mbandaka and affected areas. ☣ Flights 6 days a week to deliver supplies and personnel. ☣ Read more: 📸WFP

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  3. 1 hour ago

    815 million people across the globe are hungry, more than half of them live in areas affected by . How can we prevent food crises from emerging & intensifying? WFP’s new report + data here →

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  4. 3 hours ago

    Anyone who has visited has seen the iconic cedrus libani, also known as the Cedar of Lebanon. But why are Syrian refugees planting Lebanese cedars with WFP? Find out 🌳👇

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  5. 4 hours ago

    Daniela builds bridges in Bangladesh. 💪 As an engineer with WFP, she makes sure refugee camps are prepared for the monsoon season. This is her story 👇

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  6. 5 hours ago

    WFP’s R4 Rural Resilience Initiative has broken new ground in management by enabling farmers to pay for drought insurance with their labour, while developing their capacity to pay for it with cash. Find out more 🎥

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  7. 9 hours ago

    We are wishing a blessed and peaceful holy month of to all who celebrate. Ramadan Kareem!

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  8. 23 hours ago

    | Mahmoud and his uncle Mohammad from Syria sell their produce. 🍋🍐 Supported by local partners, WFP has restored this farmers market in Bekaa Valley with the aim to increase small-holder farmers’ access to local markets.

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  9. May 16

    The outbreak in has already claimed the lives of 3 people. WFP/UNHAS is part of the response, providing strong air and logistical support: UNHAS helicopter transported 5 tons of cargo (mobile laboratories, protection items, tents) and 160 passengers.

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  10. May 16

    “I had never heard about weather insurance. I only knew about vehicle insurance." This project is empowering communities in to manage climate risks and tackle hunger. Find out how 👇

    2 replies . 42 retweets 66 likes
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  11. May 16

    In 2017, flexible contributions to helped us to avert famine and save countless lives. Find out more in WFP's latest interactive report on flexible funding – best viewed on desktops or tablets:

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    May 15

    We are wishing a happy to all who celebrate. May your hearts be filled with peace, harmony & joy. Ramadan Kareem!

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  13. May 16

    's humanitarian staging area helps organisations to deliver food and supplies to the people who need them the most. Together with we are helping to prepare for and respond to natural disasters. Learn more 🎥

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  14. May 15

    Are you interested in a long-term career with the World Food Programme?Catch us live with th WFP’s HR Director and successful candidates to learn more about it!

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  15. May 15

    "I am only looking forward to creating a comfortable life for my kids. My all-time dream is to get them good food, good education and good clothing. What else can I wish them more than these?” – how one project is changing lives in northern .

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  16. May 15

    : "There's improvement, we're making a difference," says after his recent visit to DPR Korea, where WFP aims to assist 650,000 women and children every month.

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  17. May 14

    Endless fighting in Syria. Hurricanes ravaging the Caribbean. Blockade in Yemen. In all those places, WFP relied on flexible funds for fast, efficient and life-saving response. Learn more through this interactive map – best viewed on desktops or tablets.

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  18. May 14

    Increasing a country’s average level of education, even by just 1 year, could reduce food assistance costs by 12%

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  19. May 14

    Hunger is on the rise. This year, 124 million people face crisis-level of food insecurity.The new WFP report on World Food Assistance shows how we can prevent food crises from emerging and intensifying.

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  20. May 14

    In a world where 815 million are chronically hungry, the cost of investment is nowhere near as high as the cost of inaction:

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