WFP: Despite risks, more staff on the ground in CAR
Security is the main challenge for humanitarians in the conflict-ridden Central African Republic, but the World Food Program is braving the threat and scaling up its operations inside the country. WFP country director Housainou Taal tells Devex how he wants to get this done.
The conflict in the Central African Republic has driven many to flee to neighboring countries like Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which are now hosting more than 50,000 refugees. Insecurity in CAR makes it hard for humanitarian organizations to deliver aid there. Photo by: M.Morzaria / ECHO / EU / CC BY-ND