Islamabad: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has significantly advanced its efforts in Pakistan, focusing on nutrition, health, education, and resilience building. Throughout September, WFP’s various programs have supported hundreds of thousands of vulnerable individuals, particularly in regions prone to disasters and malnutrition.

According to United Nations World Food Programme, the WFP has implemented the Benazir Nashonuma Programme (BNP), targeting pregnant and breastfeeding women and young children under two years old, reaching 2.5 million participants. In September alone, WFP distributed 36 million sachets of specialized nutritious foods to 401,000 beneficiaries and integrated acute malnutrition treatment for 13,000 malnourished children and women. Furthermore, resilience-building activities in Sindh have provided $185,000 in cash transfers to nearly 23,000 people, enhancing their ability to withstand economic and environmental shocks.

Additional initiatives include a partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the European Union for the ‘Integrated Disaster Preparedness for Resilience Building’ project, aiming to improve disaster preparedness in the districts of Nushki and Khairpur. The WFP also continues to fortify wheat flour across Pakistan, benefiting over 893,000 consumers in September, and has launched a school meals program in Balochistan, reaching 6,700 primary school children with plans to expand significantly by the end of October.