Uganda loses some US $899 million annually due to the effects of malnutrition. This is the alarming finding of a new study entitled The Cost of Hunger in Africa, which for the first time measures the economic burden of hunger on the continent. Uganda is the first of 12 countries in the region to announce its findings.

Originally posted from Malnutrition Costs Uganda 5 Per Cent Of GDP

Ecuador hosts the largest number of refugees in the western hemisphere. They are mostly Colombians, like Carmen and her family, who are struggling to make even enough money to survive. WFP works with other UN agencies and local governments to assist them.

Originally posted from Ecuador: Struggling Refugee Family Finds Welcome Breathing Space

There are three "Keys To Solving Hunger" — what are they? The "first key" we unveiled was ‘Nutrition’; the second, ‘Safety Nets’. We’re unveiling the last "key" through a short film this month – and we want you to discover it with us! And, to make the discovery more fun, by joining this trivia contest, one lucky winner will get a WFP The North Face Backpack. So get your pencil and paper at the ready and click play!

Originally posted from WFP Asia “Keys To Solving Hunger” Films Trivia Contest 3!