Food :: Greece assists DRC as part of its growing support for food aid

The latest donation to assist the war-ravaged people of the Democratic Republic of Congo comes from the Government of Greece, which last year increased its contributions to a record ? 3.3 million (US$4.2 million) to WFP to fight global hunger.

Greece?s donation of ?500,000 (US$658,762) for WFP?s relief and recovery operation in DRC is part of a ?1.5 million contribution for the people of Sri Lanka and the Horn of Africa and to increase awareness of WFP?s work in Greece.

?On behalf of all those Congolese who are still suffering from the aftermath of years of war and unrest, WFP is very grateful to the Government of Greece for this contribution,? said Charles Vincent, WFP Country Director in DRC.

?Following the elections, it is especially timely as the country struggles to build itself a secure future.?


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