Saving Lives, Changing Lives
The UN World Food Programme in Jordan is working to help people access nutritious food & become self-reliant.
#ZeroHunger
🥣
At the Azraq refugee camp,
#UK
's Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
@tariqahmadbt
and the British Ambassador to 🇯🇴, Philip Hall, witnessed firsthand
@WFP
's food assistance and the vital services provided to Syrian refugees. Grateful for 🇬🇧's continued support!
In
#Jordan
, a small community-based kitchen supported by
@WFP
strengthens local
#FoodSystems
.
📣 As part of the National School Feeding Programme, it produces 13,000 meals a day.
💪 This kitchen symbolizes resilience by employing over 30 women & catalyzing the local economy.
While visiting
@ZaatariCamp
, Ambassador Okuyama Jiro reaffirms Japan's commitment to supporting refugees. 🇯🇵🇯🇴
We count on donors more than ever as refugees in
#Jordan
face rising food insecurity & vulnerabilities, worsened by reduced cash assistance due to funding constraints.
Thank you, US Ambassador Yael Lempert, for visiting the
#Zaatari_Camp
and witnessing the work of
@WFP
in providing essential food assistance to refugees. The 🇺🇸 is a longstanding partner and one of our top donors. Grateful for the ongoing support.
Grateful to
@BMZ_Bund
for their pivotal support of
@WFP
’s livelihood, social protection, and school feeding programmes in
#Jordan
, essential for nurturing community resilience. Danke! 💙
Ever heard of
#JoSH
, the Jordan Strategic Humanitarian Committee?
It’s the coordination body for the refugee response.
And what’s the most critical item on the agenda?
👉 the rapid 📉 in donor funding and what it means for refugees
#AllHandsOnDeck
Every day, refugees in Zaatari and Azraq camps have access to 19 metric tons of freshly-baked bread from
@WFP
-contracted bakeries. As a staple food, especially during
#Ramadan
, bread provides essential sustenance for families.
📽️⬇️ Watch the video to learn more!
Food waste must be addressed at by individuals, businesses, and governments at all levels.
The new 2024
#FoodWasteIndex
Report outlines actions everyone can take to
#BeatWastePollution
:
Gathering around food is a staple each
#Ramadan
, but for many families in the
#MiddleEast
and
#NorthAfrica
it is becoming more difficult to maintain this ritual.
➡️ WFP provides families with the needed assistance to help them gather for Iftar and Suhoor.
Big thanks to the
#UK
🇬🇧 for stepping up with their latest contribution for WFP's refugee assistance in
#Jordan
. While refugee vulnerability remains high, funding shortages continue to challenge our work. We count on our donors more than ever.
The weight of responsibility on Sharqawi's shoulders intensifies during winter, where daily life demands more in terms of food, heating, and clothing.
Grappling with reduced assistance, his biggest dream is a humble yet profound one: "to keep feeding my children."
Full story ⬇️
School meals foster stronger, healthier societies by benefiting:
🌾 Agriculture
💰 Local economies
⚕️ Health
🍏 Nutrition
📚 Education
They also serve as platforms for improving food systems.
#ISMD2024
#Jordan
🌟 This International Women's Day, we honor and celebrate women for their vital role in shaping healthier, thriving futures through good nutrition for themselves and their families, paving the way for more resilient communities. 💪🥦
#IWD2024
#Jordan
Why does @WFP prioritize cash-based assistance to affected communities in the
#MiddleEast
&
#NorthAfrica
?
💪To give people control over what to purchase
📈Boost the local economy
🍲Reduce the need for food assistance
Cash assistance is a vital lifeline.
.
@WFP
welcomes
@PowerUSAID
to WFP Amman warehouse, showcasing the ongoing coordination of multi-agency lifesaving aid dispatched to
#Gaza
from
#Jordan
with
@logcluster
& partners. Working towards the common goal of enhancing access and increasing aid through the Jordan corridor.