THE WFP MISSION STATEMENT

In 1994, WFP became the first United Nations organisation to adopt a mission statement. It is the foundation on which we build our policy, defining the who, what, where and how of our 'mission' to alleviate global hunger and poverty.

What is WFP's Mission?

As the food assistance arm of the UN, WFP uses its food to:

* meet emergency needs

* support economic & social development

The Agency also provides the logistics support necessary to get food to the right people at the right time and in the right place.

WFP works to put hunger at the centre of the international agenda, promoting policies, strategies and operations that directly benefit the poor and hungry.