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In reply to the discussion: Nobel Peace Prize goes to World Food Program for efforts to combat hunger [View all]littlemissmartypants
(22,840 posts)17. They can certainly use the money and the last interview I saw
Last edited Fri Oct 9, 2020, 08:42 AM - Edit history (2)
with the executive director indicated they really need it. I also just saw an advertisement for donations in the US which stated that one in five children in the USA is now food insecure due to Covid. It makes me really sad.
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David Beasley, WFP Executive Director, responds to the good news...
We are deeply humbled to receive the #NobelPeacePrize. This is an incredible recognition of the dedication of the @WFP family, working to end hunger everyday in 80+ countries.
Thank you @NobelPrize for this incredible honor! https://t.co/bHcS0usWQa
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Nobel Peace Prize goes to World Food Program for efforts to combat hunger [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Oct 2020
OP
I am chuckling at the "early birds" and "night owls" posting in this thread
BumRushDaShow
Oct 2020
#4
Before this nightmare pandemic, I did try to do about an hour nap each day
BumRushDaShow
Oct 2020
#15
The article notes that because of the 2/1 nomination cut-off, entities involved in pandemic relief..
Princess Turandot
Oct 2020
#18
How long before Velveeta Voldemort demands that the US end their financial support of this group?
irisblue
Oct 2020
#19