Who we are
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
We change lives
Our work to build resilience, adapt to climate change, promote good nutrition and improve food systems lays the foundations of a more prosperous future for millions.
WFP is the largest humanitarian organization implementing school- meals programmes worldwide, with over 50 years’ experience in this area. In 2022, WFP provided nutritious meals, school snacks or take-home rations to 20 million children. That same year, WFP also disbursed US$3.1 billion in cash-based transfers to nearly 49 million people – strengthening food and nutrition security and sustaining local economies around the world.