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World Food Programme Wants You to Connect with Bolivian Students
October 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Providing nutritious meals in school is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways one can make a difference in the life of a child. But the World Food Programme (WFP) not asking you to donate here – they want to invite you to get to know some of the kids WFP is supporting at the Huarimarca School in Bolivia. continue reading »
UN: Increasing Argentina’s Maize Exports Will Alleviate Pressure on International Markets
September 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Argentina’s announcement that it would export an additional 2.75 million tonnes of maize this year will help ease tight international markets, the United Nations food agency said today, adding that while this is a welcome measure, countries must remain vigilante to avoid a global food crisis. continue reading »
Brazil Funds Food Purchase Projects in Africa
February 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Brazil is providing more than $2.3 million to support a new local food purchase programme to be set up by two United Nations entities for the benefit of farmers and vulnerable populations continue reading »
UN Official Commends Former Leaders of Ghana and Brazil on Winning Award
June 26, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The head of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) this week congratulated the former presidents of Ghana and Brazil, John Kufuor and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who have been honoured for their vital contributions to improving the quality, quantity, or availability of food in the world. continue reading »
UN Issues ‘Red Alert’ as Soaring Food Prices Threaten World’s Poorest
February 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Record high food prices are putting added pressure on the United Nations agency that helps feed nearly 100 million of the world’s poorest people, with officials warning of a potential “perfect storm” combination of soaring costs, weather emergencies and political instability. continue reading »
