Nobel Prize shines light on U.N. work to end hunger
The United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) has won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of its work fighting hunger Read More»
Remarks by Ambassador Kip Tom at the at FAO Informal North American Regional Conference Plenary Session
A BIG Congratulations to the FAO on your 75th anniversary. Read More»
U.S. Announces Humanitarian Assistance at the International Conference for the Rohingya Refugees
Today, the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) conducted a virtual conference on Sustaining International Support for the Rohingya Refugee Response. Read More»
Global humanitarian aid has never been more important
The United States is the world’s largest single donor of humanitarian assistance. When more than 168 million people need humanitarian assistance and protection, every country has a responsibility to help. Read More»
Ambassador Kip Tom Assesses Humanitarian Response to Beirut Explosion
Ambassador Kip Tom visited Beirut, Lebanon in early October to view the damage caused by the massive explosion in Beirut's port, and assess the humanitarian response. The United States is working with the World Food Program (WFP) to help meet the food security needs of the most vulnerable communities in Lebanon during these very difficult ... Read More»