World Food Programme

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  • CategoryFunds and Programmes

  • HQ locationRome

  • Date established1961

  • Resolution1714 (XVI)

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The World Food Programme(WFP) was established in 1961 by the General Assembly and UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Conference as the UN System's food aid organisation. The WFP is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.