Context:
- According to a new World Food Programme (WFP) report the reach of school meals in low-income countries remains four percent below pre-pandemic levels, despite a recovery overall.
About World Food Programme:
- World Food Programme is a branch of the United Nations that deals with hunger eradication and promotes food security in the world.
- It is a member of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
- It is operating in more than 120 countries, which provides food assistance during emergencies and works with communities to enhance nutrition and generate resilience.
- It has been functioning in India since 1963.
Funding : WFP is funded by voluntary donations from governments, corporates and private donors.
Report released by the WFP is Global Report on Food Crisis :
- The Global Report on Food Crises describes the scale of acute hunger in the world.
- It provides an analysis of the drivers that are contributing to food crises across the globe.
- The report is produced by the Global Network against Food Crises, an international alliance working to address the root causes of extreme hunger.