- The WFP is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations.
- It is the world’s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security.
- It works to help people who cannot produce or obtain enough food for themselves and their families.
- It was established in 1961 after the 1960 Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) Conference
- Its headquarter is in Rome (Italy) and has more than 80 country offices around the world.
- It provides food assistance to an average of 80 million people in 75 countries each year.
- It is a member of the United Nations Development Group (UNDG) and part of its Executive Committee.