Innovation is critical to enable the United Nations World Food Programme to deliver on its mandate to reach Zero Hunger. 

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WFP is deploying bold new tools and approaches across its global operations to help solve hunger. Explore the tools, technologies and approaches driving change.

H2Grow | Chad

Supported by
Innovation Accelerator
Established
2018
Location
Chad

Refugees in Chad are building low-tech hydroponics units to grow fresh animal fodder and fight hunger

Dalili app

Dalili

Supported by
Innovation Accelerator
Established
2017
Location
Lebanon

Dalili is a smartphone application that gives Syrian and Lebanese families up-to-date information on food prices and special offers at stores where they can…

Tech for Food

Supported by
Innovation Accelerator
Established
2016
Location
Lebanon - Iraq

In the Middle East, WFP is helping Syrian refugees build a brighter future by building digital skills and forging new livelihood opportunities. 

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Innovation

accelerator

The WFP Innovation Accelerator identifies, supports and scales high-potential solutions to hunger worldwide. We provide WFP entrepreneurs, start-ups, companies and NGOs access to mentorship, training, financial support, expert insights and WFP operations. The Innovation Accelerator is part of WFP's Innovation and Change Management Division.

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Blog

Cloud on the horizon: Rebooting flood mapping in Congo

9 August 2018

This is where nature, technology, the business world and the humanitarian space meet.

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Blog

When retail, humanitarian assistance and digital technology meet

12 July 2018

WFP’s Dalili App is innovating humanitarian assistance, digitizing retail sectors, and empowering Syrian refugees in Lebanon The historical image associated with humanitarian aid is one of…

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Omar, a shop owner, makes his store more attractive with Dalili
News

New WFP app empowers shoppers and helps them get more for their money

12 July 2018

BEIRUT – The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced the nationwide availability of a smartphone application that uses geo-location services to identify the closest and best food deals in Lebanon…

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