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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the food services technology company Nilus strengthen partnership in Peru to reach more than 150…

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In Iraq, where the echoes of conflict and the challenges of rebuilding persist, the World Food Programme’s SheCan initiative is pioneering financial inclusion to empower vulnerable populations and…

Have you ever wondered what happens when a tech and humanitarian organization unite as an accelerator of change? In light of the ongoing crises across the globe, such collaborations to enhance…

Focus on problems, center on users, and anticipate many futures.

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Focus on problems, center on users, and anticipate many futures.

Build systems and culture, establish partnerships, and keep connections strong.

WFP continues to foster a culture of innovation and hosts its Global Innovation Pitch Event spotlighting innovations from across the globe.

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Google.org grants US$2.8 million to World Food Program USA in support of joint accelerator with United Nations World Food Programme’s Innovation Accelerator.

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Meet three innovative teams reshaping food systems to support climate adaptation and resilience. Register for the event here to see them at COP28 in Dubai on 5 December 2023.

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Discover key learnings from the World Food Programme’s experience implementing SheCan, an innovative finance initiative that supports smallholder farmers and micro-entrepreneurs to promote food…

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For decades, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has used innovation and technology to shorten the difficult last mile it travels to reach people in need. What’s new are the speed…

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Boomitra, a WFP Portfolio Innovation and Earthshot Prize winner, has become a leader in the soil carbon market. In their new pilot in Kenya, they hope to positively impact more farmers’ livelihoods…

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Since pioneering the first humanitarian airlifts 60 years ago, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has had an eye for innovations that can help disrupt global hunger and advance…

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In this three-part blog series, we share our lessons learned across the innovation initiatives and projects of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator that can…

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In this three-part blog series, we share our lessons learned across the innovation initiatives and projects of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator that can…

In this three-part blog series, we share our lessons learned across the innovation initiatives and projects of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator that can…

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This March 8, 2023, WFP celebrates International Women’s Day, with the theme DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality. WFP aims to empower women and acknowledge their tremendous social…

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Take a look back at the latest WFP Pitch Event, which featured insightful panel discussions and a showcase of our newest batch of start-ups and entrepreneurs working for SDG2 — a world without hunger…

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Discover three innovative start-ups that participated in the EO & AI for SDGs Innovation Initiative — a joint initiative by the World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator and the&nbsp…