WFP LAUNCHES MAJOR AIR OPERATION FOR FLOOD VICTIMS IN SOMALIA, KENYA NAIROBI – The United Nations World Food Programme today launched a regional air operation to provide fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters to transport aid workers and humanitarian assistance to more than a million people in Somalia and Kenya hit by the worst floods in years.
JAPAN HELPS WFP FEED THOUSANDS OF POOR AFGHANS KABUL – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed another major food shipment of 3,900 tonnes of rice from the Government of Japan as part of a larger pledge that includes other food commodities destined to help thousands of Afghans.
WFP CONGRATULATES CELEBRITY PARTNER RACHEL WEISZ ON OSCAR ROME – The United Nations World Food Programme today congratulated Rachel Weisz on winning an Oscar last night for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, for her performance in the movie, The Constant Gardener. “We are very proud that Rachel, who is a committed WFP celebrity partner, has won this most prestigious award.
WFP WELCOMES APPOINTMENT OF JOSETTE SHEERAN AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ROME – After full consultation with the World Food Programme Executive Board at a special session attended by all its 36 members and most other member states, the President of the Board, Ambassador Mirza Qamar Beg of Pakistan, announced that the UN Secretary-General and FAO Director-General intend to appoint Josette Sheeran
