Amidst hunger crises, children and women bear the brunt. Over 36 million children under 5 suffer from acute malnutrition across 32 countries. Urgent action is needed to safeguard their future. #ZeroHunger
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#EidElFitr Mubarak 🌙 
As the holy month of #Ramadan comes to an end, World Food Programme in #Mauritania 🇲🇷 wishes you, your family, and your loved ones #EidMubarak

Refugees and host communities in #Mauritania face immense challenges due to #foodinsecurity .

CERF - The UN's emergency fund enabled WFP 🇲🇷 to distribute cash assistance to over 20,000 out-of-camp refugees and host communities in Hodh El Chargui, as part of a multi-agency intervention 🙏💙

Today, WFP 🇲🇷welcomed partners at the country office to discuss the results of our 💹 market survey targeting exercise for refugees and host communities in #HodhelChargui guiding our response efforts to address their needs and vulnerabilities effectively.

Today is #InternationalDayofZeroWaste & it's the perfect opportunity to promote sustainable living!

World Food Programme 's integrated resilience programmes enable communities to restore lands and return to more sustainable and local #FoodSystems 🫛🥦🌾

Despite the challenging terrain, last year UN Humanitarian Air Service in #Mauritania 🇲🇷 has flown over:

🛫125 Flights.
✈️1,595 Passengers.
✈️7,635 Kilos of humanitarian cargo.

Thanks to donors like 🇩🇪🇺🇸🇪🇺

Numbers tell a story. In 🇲🇷, each statistic represents a life impacted, in 2023 only :

🏫👩‍🏫811,745 parents and teachers empowered for school canteen management.

👩‍🌾👨‍🌾33,459 engaged in livelihood activities.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧83,403 refugees received vital cash and food assistance.

Thumps up 👍if you think girls can :

👑run the world
🚣‍♀️break stereotypes
👮‍♀️👩‍🏭be anything they want

World Food Programme supports the #Mauritania School Feeding Program because it helps girls stay in school, paving the way to gender equality and a brighter future for all. #IWD24 #ADSF2024

A heartfelt 🙏 to all the volunteers cooking meals and the generous donors fueling tomorrow's hope.

Over 50,000 students in🇲🇷 received 🏫🍛last year through WFP activities with the #NationalSchoolFeedingProgram . Your contributions are shaping a bright and hopeful future for 🧒👧

Meet Toutou from #Guidimakha 👋, a volunteer preparing nutritious🥣 in a 🏫 supported by WFP and the #NationalSchoolFeedingProgram in 🇲🇷. Her commitment nurtures minds and bodies, offering a healthy education and promising future.🍚📚.
🙏for building a brighter tomorrow! #ADSF2024

Ramadan Mubarak from the World Food Programme #Mauritania 🇲🇷 family to yours🌙
May the season be filled with peace and kindness
رمضان مبارك💛🕌

School meals are more than what goes on a plate.

They are an investment in future generations. 🌍🍎📚

Through the new 🇲🇷 #CountryStrategicPlan , #WFP will respond to humanitarian needs while also addressing the root causes of food insecurity and paving the way for a stronger and more sustainable government-led solutions.🌍🤝
We will work towards four integrated outcomes:

Proud of The Gambia at the World Food Programme in so many ways.