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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.

The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Alumni Network has launched  which is dedicated to its members only. It is a very rich website, with content that we are sure you will appreciate lots of ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳information and resources, stories from our members, publications, a new Members Directory with personal profiles, a forum and a marketplace. News from the Alumni Network are timely updated and Country Chapters publishes its events and activities. There is a special section with information for retirees from UNJSPF, CIGNA, UNFCU, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Wellness Division. Learn moreon how to become a member and access to the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳AN website, and fill in the online Subscription and Website Registration forms. After registration, you will be able to access the wfpalumni.wfp.org. 

595 Alumni members

subscribed as of February 2024: 300 international and 295 nationals

What the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Alumni Network is doing

Provide solidarity
Our employees continue to be a part of the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳family, even after their contract expires. ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳AN arranges meetings and events for Alumni to come together and keeps members updated with tips and resources for post-ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳life. ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳AN stays in touch with other entities such as Former FAO (FFAO) and ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Global Services to inform and assist members as and when required.
Advocate for WFP
ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳AN promotes the mission of ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳through social networking, conferences, mentoring, fundraising events, press articles and public engagements. ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳AN works through Country Chapters in ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳programme countries to directly assist Country Offices and in donor countries to advocate and raise funds for WFP. Some examples of Country Chapters are Bangladesh, Canada, China, Italy, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, the Philippines and the USA.

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