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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.   
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