Addis Ababa, August 30, 2021 (FBC) – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received 1.2 million USD from the Republic of Korea to provide humanitarian activities to African countries; Ethiopia, Nigeria, Madagascar, South Sudan and Burkina Faso.
Chris Nikoi, WFP Regional Director for Western Africa said: “We are grateful for this generous and timely contribution from the government of the Republic of Korea and Korean people”
Menghestab Haile, WFP Regional Director for Southern Africa said: “We are therefore grateful for this generous and timely contribution from the government of the Republic of Korea and Korean people which is making a significant difference in the lives of people.”
This contribution will boost WFP’s humanitarian efforts including food assistance for vulnerable communities in the five countries.