The World Food Programme (WFP) was established in 1961 by the United Nations and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to provide food assistance to populations affected by emergencies. Initially created as a temporary program, it became a permanent organization in 1965 after successfully responding to early crises, including an earthquake in Iran and the resettlement of 50,000 Nubian people. The WFP combats global hunger by delivering emergency food aid and advancing long-term food security and development initiatives. Its mission includes assisting victims of conflict and natural disasters, supporting displaced populations, responding to pandemics and epidemics, and promoting sustainable solutions to hunger and malnutrition. The WFP’s emergency preparedness and response efforts are coordinated through its Operations Center (OPSCEN), which provides the operational foundation for urgent decision-making and rapid, coordinated responses during crises. OPSCEN also strengthens inter-agency coordination through the UN information exchange network, linking with other UN operations centers and Geographic Information Support teams to monitor and respond to unfolding emergencies. To maintain constant situational awareness, OPSCEN operates a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week hotline through which regional and country directors can report critical incidents and rapidly share information during emergencies.

Topic information to be posted soon.