India strikes agreement with World Food Programme to provide 10,000 tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan

The MoU signed between India and the World Food Programme (WFP) paves the way for sending 10,000 metric tonnes of wheat for the people of Afghanistan.
The World Food Programme has a large supply chain and logistics infrastructure in Afghanistan that may assist ensure that food reaches those who need it the most and that no one is left behind.
The Memorandum of Understanding also guarantees that assistance is coordinated and provided in an effective and efficient manner, and that it reaches the most vulnerable segments of the Afghan community.

The World Food Programme (WFP) is a humanitarian organisation that is part of the United Nations system.
It was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Rome, Italy.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organisation dedicated to fighting hunger and increasing food security.

The World Food Programme (WFP) provides food assistance to individuals in need in over 80 countries.
Every year, WFP programmes reach nearly 97 million people, including children, pregnant and nursing mothers, and those affected by emergencies like as conflict or natural disasters.
It offers many types of food aid, including as in-kind food assistance, cash and voucher-based transfers, and specialised healthy foods.

The World Food Programme is solely supported by voluntary contributions from governments, businesses, and people.
The organisation collaborates closely with donors to ensure that funds are used effectively and efficiently, and that they are directed to the areas and programmes where they are most needed.

The World Food Programme is managed by an Executive Board of 36 member countries chosen for three-year terms.
The Executive Board oversees and directs the organization, as well as approves WFP programmes and budgets.
The World Food Programme is led by an Executive Director who is selected by the United Nations Secretary-General.
The organisation employs about 17,000 people worldwide, including experts in logistics, nutrition, and food security.

The World Food Programme (WFP) has made important contributions to reducing hunger and ensuring food security around the world over the years.
The organisation has responded to a number of calamities, supplying food to millions of people afflicted by conflict, natural disasters, and other crises.
The World Food Programme has also sponsored programmes that help people get the food they need to live healthy, active lives, as well as those that promote sustainable agriculture and development.
The World Food Programme has been recognised for its work, obtaining the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its achievements to fighting hunger and building peace.

Source: https://theprint.in/world/india-donates-10000-tonnes-of-wheat-to-afghanistan-under-new-agreement-with-wfp/897243/