Stories                           



A collection of stories written for the World Food Programme (WFP), showcasing a range of narratives published on wfp.org. These stories highlight the diverse challenges of addressing hunger and food security, including efforts to ensure children receive essential nutrients, emergency response initiatives, community empowerment projects, and global campaigns to raise awareness about food waste and hunger. They also feature the powerful contributions of individuals and the dedication of WFP staff, providing a deeper understanding of the World Food Programme's mission.
01 - School feeding at home 

As millions of children miss out on school meals, WFP works to ensure they continue to receive the calories and nutrients they need.

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02 - 5 ways Gen Z’ers can help end hunger 

WFP works to end hunger by saving lives in emergencies and changing lives with projects that empower individuals and communities to become self-reliant. And we all have a role to play: the power and passion of young people to come together and make change is key to building the future we want for our world.

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03 - Time to confess and #StopTheWaste

Celebrities around the world come together to reveal their wasteful habits and learn how to improve them. #StopTheWaste is a campaign launched by WFP, to raise awareness of food waste and solutions.

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04 - TikTok challenge: Cooking without ingredients... a novel way to spread the word about hunger 

The #InvisibleMeal TikTok challenge was about shooting a cooking video with no ingredients to spread awareness around world hunger. Videos created through the challenge received 2 billion views worldwide. 

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05 - The 5 steps from food security to famine

A look at the stages of hunger ranging from having sufficient food right through to the most extreme form of hunger.

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06 - World Youth Day: The up-and-coming Insta star inspired by WFP

Moved by the tragedy in Yemen, 20-year-old Nicola Parfitt decided to make her voice heard.

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07 - 12 thingss you may not know about the World Food Programme

Facts and figures about WFP’s work to help end hunger.

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08 - World Humanitarian Day: A day for secret heroes

Not all superheroes wear a mask and a cloak. Many simply don a WFP vest and set out each day to reach those people most in need of our support.

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