The World Food Program (WFP) is the food assistance branch of the United Nations. Where is it headquartered?

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The World Food Program (WFP) is the food assistance branch of the United Nations. Where is it headquartered?

 

 

 

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WFP is a branch of the United Nations that deals with hunger eradication and promotes food security in the world. It is especially focused on countries where hunger is an issue.

• Operating in more than 80 countries, WFP provides food assistance during emergencies and works with communities to enhance nutrition and generate resilience.
• Its chief goal currently is to end hunger, attain food security and augment nutrition by 2030.
• It is focused on emergency assistance, development aid, relief and rehabilitation, and special operations.
• Most of their work is concentrated in conflict-affected countries.
• WFP's work is guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Founded in 1961, it is headquartered in Rome, Italy.

 

Answered By: Harshit Yadav (Gwalior)