WFP says rapidly scaling up support in Tigray

Addis Ababa, March 4, 2021 (FBC) –The Executive Director for the World Food Programme (WFP), David Beasley, said his organization is rapidly increasing it humanitarian assistance in Tigray regional state.

Beasley’s remark came following a discussion he had with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed this morning.

“We are rapidly scaling up our support in Tigray to make sure every woman, man, girl and boy has the food they need,” the WFP Chief tweeted.

“But, but we need $107M to do it. Now. Time is of the essence,” he added.