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Friday, April 23, 2010

Food for work projects support reconstruction and agriculture in Haiti

In the weeks after the earthquake struck in Haiti, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) rushed in emergency rations such as high energy biscuits and ready-to-eat meals. Over time, the food aid has shifted toward programs that not only fight hunger, but help to rebuild the country.

These are Cash and Food for Work projects for Haitians. The World Food Programme uses a 60 percent cash and 40 percent food incentive for Haitian workers to do reconstruction projects. The food ration is enough for a family of five.

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