Japan Steps up Support to Fight Hunger and Boost Nutrition in Africa

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a US$21.6 million cash contribution from the Government of Japan to provide vital food and nutrition assistance to the most vulnerable people in 11 countries, with 90 percent of the contribution going to 10 African nations. A large portion of the contribution will be used to purchase foodstuffs such as cereals and pulses to provide nutritious… Read more on http://africa-newsroom.com/press/japan-steps-up-support-to-fight-hunger-and-boost-nutrition-in-africa?lang=en