With reference to the UN's World Food Programme (WFP), consider the following statements:

It is a branch of the United Nations that deals with hunger eradication and promotes food security in the world.

The WFP has won the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts in combating hunger.

It is funded by voluntary donations from governments, corporates, and private donors.

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It is a branch of the United Nations that deals with hunger eradication and promotes food security in the world. Correct: It is a branch of the United Nations that deals with hunger eradication and promotes food security in the world. WFP is the world’s largest humanitarian agency and was established in 1961.
The WFP has won the Nobel Peace Prize post-Covid. Correct: It was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.
It is funded by voluntary donations from governments, corporates, and private donors. Correct: WFP is funded by voluntary donations from governments, corporates and private donors.

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It is a branch of the United Nations that deals with hunger eradication and promotes food security in the world. Correct: It is a branch of the United Nations that deals with hunger eradication and promotes food security in the world. WFP is the world’s largest humanitarian agency and was established in 1961.
The WFP has won the Nobel Peace Prize post-Covid. Correct: It was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.
It is funded by voluntary donations from governments, corporates, and private donors. Correct: WFP is funded by voluntary donations from governments, corporates and private donors.

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