World Food Programme
Delivering food assistance to people facing hunger worldwide
About
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.
To fight hunger worldwide by delivering food in emergencies and supporting food security so that people can lead active, healthy lives.
The 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.
Focus & reach
UAE
Yemen
Syria
Sudan
South Sudan
Somalia
Ethiopia
Afghanistan
DR Congo
Nigeria
Mali
Chad
Bangladesh
Haiti
Ukraine
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- Established in 1961, it is among the oldest charities in the UAE GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
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- 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
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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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Frequently asked questions about World Food Programme
World 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.
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.
World Food Programme is located in Dubai, UAE. The organization was established in 1961 and has been active for 65 years.
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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.