Gastrolab is one of the initiatives supported by WFP. / courtesy
The World Food Program (WFP) has allocated $9 million in 2022 for emergency aid to Salvadorans in food crises and social programs.
El Salvador’s president and director, Riaz Lodi, said the organization provided assistance to more than 120,000 people last year. One of the UN agency’s support policies is to remit funds to families at risk of food shortages after extreme weather emergencies and to develop long-term responses to improve production chains. That’s it.
“Last year, WFP invested more or less $9 million in El Salvador, and we plan to keep it that way this year. ” added Roddy.
On the occasion of WFP’s 60th anniversary, Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Adriana Mira said WFP’s support in El Salvador has been reflected in a range of agricultural products and support during the most complex months of the COVID-19 pandemic. explained. And for weather emergencies.
In addition to helping farmers “collect rainwater” in the face of El Niño forecasts, by 2023, WFP is dedicated to training both returning migrants and young people in the gastronomic sector.・Committed to continue to support the program. phenomenon.
WFP celebrated its 60th anniversary yesterday. / courtesy
his origin.
60 years old, WFP was created as an arm of FAO to provide immediate response to climate change and war emergencies and to feed families. Food assistance, logistical support and resilience building are his three functions that the agency has performed for decades.
According to the agency, one in nine people in the world do not get enough food to grow.
By 2022, 150 million people worldwide have been helped and $14 billion has been allocated. This is a record number in the history of this institution.
UN System Resident Coordinator Birgit Gerstenberg said in 2021 WFP delivered 4.4 million tonnes of food for the benefit of 23.5 million people around the world.
Source: Diario.Elmundo
