Projects
WFP “Zero Hunger Challenge”
WFP, the largest humanitarian organization in the world, work to end hunger. Currently the world produces more food per capita than it has ever produced before. Despite this, however, hunger and malnutrition are still widespread.
Launched in 2012 at the Conference
(Italiano) Get to ZERO: l’App dell’ONU ad Expo2015
Get to ZERO, is an app-game promoted by UN at Expo Milan 2015 that allows children and adults to learn easily how the Zero Hunger Challenge can be won. We live in a world where there are still millions of
Functional food
Certain foods, in addition to the contribution of basic nutrients, contribute to the physical and mental well-being and to reduce the risk of contracting diseases. The traditional foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains and soy milk, contain potentially beneficial components
The role of women in the Zero Hunger Challenge
About 60 percent of those suffering from chronic hunger in the world are women. This is due to the fact that women often do not have equal access to resources, education and income generation, as well as having a minor
UN itinerary at Expo 215
Photo credit: www.expo2015.org
UN participation in Expo 2015 presents characteristics of absolute novelty. For the first time in the history of world exhibitions, the United Nations has chosen not to have its own pavilion but an articulate presence spread along the
