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WFP Chief visits DR Congo, highlights need to strengthen communities amidst conflict and displacement Format KINSHASA– Reaffirming the United Nations World Food Programme’s commitment to build stronger communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Executive Director of the World Food Programme, David Beasley, today, concluded a visit to the country which included a meeting with the Country’s new President, Félix Tshisekedi. “Conflict, displacement and disease have taken a devastating toll on the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, pushing millions into hunger and desperation. But WFP’s food assistance is providing a lifeline to many of these people, preventing them from being overwhelmed by starvation and famine,” said Beasley. “We urgently need more funding to continue this vital work. Our development programs - which include building dams and helping smallholder farmers become more productive - are also supporting communities to provide

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