On the occasion of World Food Day 2014, WFP Iran holds an art exhibition of over 100 donated artworks of Iranian masters and emerging artists. Exhibition will be open to public through Saturday 18 October to Friday 24 October form...
The
world Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting
hunger worldwide, delivering food in emergencies and working with communities
to build resilience. In 2013, WFP assisted more than 80 million people in 75
countries.
WFP Iran support the Government of Iran in emergency operations, when required,
providing logistics services and food assistance upon request. An example of
which would be WFP intervention in the Bam earthquake of 26 December 2003. This
emergency intervention was followed by a 3 month operation providing food aid
to 100,000 most vulnerable living in tents until the reconstruction of their
homes were completed.
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WFP
Iran holds an art exhibition of over 100 donated artworks of Iranian masters
and emerging artists. Exhibition will be open to public through Saturday 18 October
to Friday 24 October form 10:00 to 19:00 in Tehran at Niavaran Cultural center.
Praviz Tanavoli, Parviz Kalantari, Mahmoud Farshchian, Gizella Varga Sinai and
Fakhreddin Fakhreddini are among the artists which their artworks will be
presented in the exhibition.
The money raised from selling the artworks will be allocated to WFP projects in
Iran.
WFP
Iran Representative, Negar Gerami said: "The main purpose of organizing
cultural events is to reach out to the public, raise awareness on hunger issues
and sensitize communities about the global "Fight Against Hunger". Of
course the proceeds from these events will benefit our projects and enable us
to provide better support to the people in need. We believe Iranian artists are
very engaged in global issues and can play an active role in supporting us on
the humanitarian front. We are extremely happy to have them at our side."
IRIMC official bodies have been officially
invited to the opening ceremony of WFP art exhibition.
Dr. Shima Naghavi, Director of International
Affairs