The Diary Game: World Food Programme

World Food Programme in Cameroon
WFP has been present in Cameroon since 1978. Poverty remains a big problem in Cameroon for over 40% of the total population of 24.1 million people. The country has been significantly affected by recent crises and instabilities, leaving some 392, 499 refugees, 687,000 internally displaced persons IDPs and vulnerable local host communities, all requiring food assistance for long term livelihood recovery. The number of people facing food insecurity in Cameroon is estimated at 3million, including 198,000 severely food insecure. Malnutrition (MAM) affects some 161,000 children country wide and 63,000 children suffer fr severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM).
World Food Programme WFP believes every man , woman and child has the right to access food all the times for an active and healthy life.

WHO THEY ARE:

WFP's goal is to provide food assistance to people affected by:

• Man-made disasters

• Natural disasters

• Those recovering from a crisis.
  Established in 1962, WFP assists an average of 90 million people around 83 countries each year.

  HOW THEY WORK

WFP provides food assistance to populations through:

• In-kind (mixed food basket equivalent to 2100 kcal per person/per day).

• Cash and vouchers
  The assistance depends on the needs of the affected population.
  WFP works in partnership with national and International NGOs, other UN agencies, grass root and faith based Organizations.

  OUR VALUES
  WFP believes in protecting our beneficiaries md being held accountable to the people we serve.

  HUMANITY
  WFP provides food assistance to poor and vulnerable populations, prioritizing the needs of the most vulnerable and those with special needs.
  IMPARTIALITY
  WFP does not discriminate anyone on grounds of:
  Ethnic Origin
  Nationality
  Political opinion or affiliation
  Gender
  Race
  Religion
  World Food Programme will do everything to prevent people from being stigmatized, humiliated, mistreated or discriminated.

NEUTRALITY
WFP does not take sides in conflicts nor has any stance of a political, ethnic, religious or ideological nature.

PARTICIPATION
WFP recognizes people's right to be involved in decisions that affect their lives.
WFP does it's best to consult with communities and involve them in decision making processes on the assistance they receive.

DIGNITY
WFP respects people's self worth, culture, beliefs and Customs.

GENDER
WFP believes that hunger can only be eradicated if all women, men, girls and boys enjoy equal access to food and nutrition, opportunities and the resources to change their lives.
WFP promotes gender equality and women's empowerment throughout all of our activities.

SAFETY
The safety of those we serve is very important to WFP and all measures to protect beneficiary information is implemented as we continue to serve those in need and observe our neutrality.