A program associated with the United Nations (UN) feeds 200 million people worldwide every day, and Brasil is poised to become a key food supplier to regions with high demand. This partnership will provide quality food to those in need while generating income for farmers.
The Minister of Social Development and Fight against Hunger (Ministério do Desenvolvimento e Assistência Social, Família e Combate à Fome - MDS) Wellington Dias, and the Director of the World Food Programme's (WFP) Centre of Excellence against Hunger Daniel Balaban signed an agreement to promote food security in Teresina, Piauí State, Brasil, during the 3rd Task Force meeting for the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty. The memorandum outlines several actions, including South-South cooperation initiatives, international civil society engagement, and the production of agroecological food.
Annually, the WFP purchases food and distributes it to areas with the greatest need, such as conflict zones. According to Minister Wellington Dias, small farmers organized in cooperatives are already a tradition in Brasil. The signing of this agreement will integrate family agriculture with the international market. "In this partnership, we aim to prepare as many farmers as possible to produce food that meets international standards so they can market their products globally. We want to provide support and increase the income of small producers through this initiative," the minister stated.
According to Daniel Balaban, the goal is for Brazilian producers to become suppliers to the program by marketing foods that are abundant in the country. "It's a win-win partnership; everyone stands to gain. Brasil will increasingly play a leading role in achieving a Zero Hunger planet, ensuring more people have access to quality food," Daniel emphasized.
The WFP is headquartered in Rome, Italy, and is the largest UN humanitarian agency, serving 200 million people worldwide daily.
