WFP Executive Board Archives

Statement from Ambassador Cindy H. McCain on her Appointment as Executive Director of the World Food Program

I am deeply honored to be appointed as the next Executive Director of the World Food Program. WFP has been a part of my life for decades, from my time as a humanitarian to today as the U.S. Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Food and Agriculture Agencies in Rome.

By USUN Rome | 2 March, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Cindy McCain, announcement, WFP, WFP Executive Board, World Food Program

Ambassador Cindy McCain delivers the U.S. Opening Statement at the First Regular Session of the World Food Program Executive Board

As we celebrate WFP’s 60th anniversary, we continue to rely on the organization to help people around the globe reach the long-desired goal of zero hunger. The United States is proud to be the leading donor having provided over 7 billion dollars in 2022. That said, the needs gap is larger than we have ever ...

By USUN Rome | 27 February, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches, USAID | Tags: Ambassador Cindy McCain, WFP, WFP Executive Board, World Food Program, World Food Program Executive Board Annual Session

Ambassador Cindy McCain delivers the U.S. Opening Statement at the Second Annual World Food Program Executive Board

Yet, there are some glimmers of hope. Mr. Executive Director, the United States has heard your call and the calls of millions of hungry people around the world. I am proud that we have contributed nearly $6 billion dollars to WFP this U.S. fiscal year. Given the overwhelming need, other countries have also increased their ...

By USUN Rome Mission | 14 November, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches, USAID | Tags: Ambassador Cindy McCain, WFP, WFP Executive Board, World Food Program, World Food Program Executive Board Annual Session

Ambassador McCain delivers the U.S. Statement at the June session of the WFP Executive Board

You see, Russia may think this is a war on Ukraine, but this is also a war on food. I say again—this is a war on food, and though we may not realize it, this war on food affects every one of us in the room. And make no mistake, it is not sanctions, but ...

By USUN Rome Mission | 20 June, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Ukraine, WFP, WFP Executive Board

Ambassador Cindy McCain delivers the U.S. Opening Statement at the World Food Program Executive Board

The United States is gravely concerned about the situation in Ukraine. Russia’s attack on Ukraine was unprovoked and unjustified. Much has been said in other venues regarding this crisis situation.

By USUN Rome Mission | 1 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: WFP, WFP Executive Board, World Food Program

Ambassador Cindy McCain delivers the U.S. Opening Statement at the World Food Program Executive Board

To face the challenges COVID-19, the climate crisis, and conflict pose to food security around the world, we need well-funded, efficiently run organizations like WFP that deliver to those most vulnerable

By USUN Rome Mission | 15 November, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, USAID | Tags: Humanitarian aid, hunger, WFP, WFP Executive Board, World Food Program

United States Opening Statement at the February 2021 WFP Executive Board given by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Jennifer Harhigh

The U.S. Government remains committed to our strong partnership with WFP. The Biden Administration looks forward to continuing--and strengthening--the long tradition of close collaboration with WFP to meet the needs of the world’s most vulnerable populations.   

By USUN Rome Mission | 22 February, 2021 | Topics: Agriculture, Chargé D’Affaires, News | Tags: Humanitarian Assistance, WFP Executive Board, World Food Program

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