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The Alumni Network (AN) of the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ (WFP) brings together former employees, i.e., retirees and former contract holders (continuing, indefinite appointment, fixed-term, short term, international professional, JPO, GS, national officer, consultant, field SSA, SC, UN Volunteer, intern, spouse/partner, surviving spouse/partner). We reunite in friendship globally and renew and maintain contact with each other. 

Conceived by ex staff members in 2013 ¨C the organization¡¯s 50th anniversary year ¨C the network aims to mobilise retirees and former colleagues to support ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳in its efforts to combat hunger. After being formally announced by former Executive Director, Ertharin Cousin, at WFP¡¯s Executive Board in February 2013, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳AN took form in December 2013, when over 100 participants, coming from all over the world, gathered for the 50th-anniversary celebrations of WFP. Awas signed with ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳on 14th November 2014, and were drawn up.

Initiatives undertaken by ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳AN, in close collaboration with WFP¡¯s Human Resources Division include, but are not limited to, the use of ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳AN members in field operations, training, mentoring, advocacy and filling gaps in times of crisis; cultural and social events to promote contacts between members and raise funds; and assistance to members if required.

The Nobel Peace Prize is a reflection of the work being done by dedicated ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳staff around the world. Many former colleagues, members also of the Alumni Network, are still committed to support ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳in many activities. They devoted most of their lives to the humanitarian services of WFP, demonstrating courage and determination. ¡°This recognition should inspire all of us to work even harder, to continue to save lives, change lives and reach that Zero Hunger goal,¡± WFP's Executive Director, David Beasley, said. Members of the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Alumni Network are willing to continue to put efforts to eradicate hunger around the world.

For any further information or queries, you can write to wfpalumni@wfp.org or contact the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Alumni Network Focal Point at arianna.cepparotti@wfp.org.