MADRID, 20 (EUROPA PRESS)
The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced that a lack of funding will force it to halve the size of its projects in Venezuela this year, which will be reflected primarily in aid provided to hard-to-reach areas, such as schools.
"The hardest part of our work isn't always the logistics. Sometimes it's the words," the agency explained in a statement, admitting that, as of today, "funding isn't sufficient" to keep all programs open.
In this regard, he cited cases such as Arismendi, a remote village in the state of Barinas whose schools could only be reached by river. WFP staff have been able to travel to these centers every two months for three consecutive years, "until now."
"On this last trip—as on the first—we didn't bring food, but families and teachers walked or sailed from afar to find us, listen to us, ask questions, and talk. Their trust is an impetus to continue," he added.
The UN estimates that four million people need food aid in Venezuela. The WFP, which has so far assisted nearly 400,000 people, needs approximately $47 million (approximately €40.3 million ) to operate this year.