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WFP has been present in Mali for 47 years. Many of the early projects supported by WFP related to drought relief, the development of the milk industry, technical support to stabilize and restructure the cereal markets and food aid for refugees and those affected by conflict in neighboring countries.

WFP’s current operations aim to support the Government in meeting its development goals outlined in the Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper. While food assistance is provided to help poor, hungry households to take charge of their own development and to cope with natural disasters, it also fulfils five of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Website

http://www.wfp.org/countries/mali

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Set-up in 1963, WFP is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. WFP in Mali provides food aid to four northern regions facing chronic food deficits, supports education of children through school feeding activities, supports increased access to community health centres, improves disaster-preparedness and supports rural development through food for work and food for training. Link: http://www.wfp.org