World Food Programme
Delivering food assistance to people facing hunger worldwide
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The World Food Programme is the food-assistance arm of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian agency addressing hunger. During emergencies it delivers food to people affected by war, conflict, and natural disasters, then supports communities in rebuilding once a crisis has passed. Its work is oriented toward strengthening food security and reducing long-term dependence on food aid, with targeted help for the poorest and most vulnerable.
Mission
To fight hunger worldwide by delivering food in emergencies and supporting food security so that people can lead active, healthy lives.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe World Food Programme was established in 1961 by a UN General Assembly resolution as a joint UN and FAO undertaking, beginning operations in 1963; it is now the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 1 similar human services in UAEConcerns
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, World Food Programme has a partial profile.
- Established in 1961, it is among the oldest charities in the UAE GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in the UAE - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore UAE data
- Its integrity score of 35 is below most of the 103 charities in the UAE GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore UAE data
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWorld Food Programme is a human services nonprofit based in Dubai, UAE. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1961 and has been operating for 65 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
World Food Programme has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in UAE is 32/100.
World Food Programme is located in Dubai, UAE. The organization was established in 1961 and has been active for 65 years.
World Food Programme is classified as a Human Services organization, based in UAE. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
World Food Programme is listed in GiveRadar's directory of UAE nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The World Food Programme is the food-assistance arm of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian agency addressing hunger. During emergencies it delivers food to people affected by war, conflict, and natural disasters, then supports communities in rebuilding once a crisis has passed. Its work is oriented toward strengthening food security and reducing long-term dependence on food aid, with targeted help for the poorest and most vulnerable. World Food Programme is a human services organization based in UAE. The organization was founded in 1961.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Arab Emirates under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
World Food Programme is listed in United Arab Emirates. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
World Food Programme is listed in United Arab Emirates. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Latest news
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Visit to the Headquarters of the World Food Programme (WFP) - The Holy See
Foreign Minister meets World Food Programme delegation, discusses support for Gaza and strengthening UNRWA’s role - Yaffa News Network - شبكة يافا الإخبارية
World Food Programme says Middle East conflict is pushing millions to the brink of hunger - MTV Lebanon
World Food Safety Day / The Cuban National Codex Committee celebrates - Food and Agriculture Organization
World Food Safety Day / Celebrations planned for the African region - Food and Agriculture Organization
World Food Program: Somalia Faces Severe Malnutrition Crisis - خبرني - ننقل لك أخبار الأردن والعالم بموثوقية وتميّز
-PHOTO TAKEN 12JUN04-Refugees wait for much needed food supplies from the World Food Programme (WFP.. - ICRC
World Food Programme: Lebanon Faces Severe Food Security Crisis - شبكة يافا الإخبارية
The World Food Programme Calls for National Policies to Reduce Food Waste in Jordan - خبرني - ننقل لك أخبار الأردن والعالم بموثوقية وتميّز
The World Food Programme warns of the spread of malnutrition in Sudan - شبكة يافا الإخبارية
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What we know and don't know
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1961
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about World Food Programme
- What is World Food Programme?
- World Food Programme is a human services non-governmental based in Dubai, UAE. The World Food Programme is the food-assistance arm of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian agency addressing hunger. During emergencies it delivers food to people affected by war, conflict, and natural disasters, then supports communities in rebuilding once a crisis has passed. Its work is oriented toward strengthening food security and reducing long-term dependence on food aid, with targeted help for the poorest and most vulnerable.
- When was World Food Programme founded?
- World Food Programme was founded in 1961.
- Where is World Food Programme located?
- Headquartered in Dubai, UAE. The charity operates in 15 countries.
- Is World Food Programme trustworthy?
- World Food Programme has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is World Food Programme's website?
- http://www.wfp.org/
- Are donations to World Food Programme tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of UAE under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.