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Carl Skau

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Carl Skau

@WFPChief

Acting Executive Director of the World Food Programme @WFP, @CarlSkau

Rome, Italy

Joined April 2017

Carl Skau
@WFPChief
Jun 9
People facing #Ebola in #DRC have endured years of conflict, displacement and hunger. They know what is needed. Outbreaks are stopped when they lead. To support, @WFP is working with partners to move health workers, supplies and food fast. Speed and solidarity can end an outbreak
World Food Programme
@WFP
Jun 9
The Ebola outbreak in #DRCongo has quickly spread from four to 25 health zones. @WFP_UNHAS is supporting the response: ✈️ 90+ flights so far 👥 680+ frontline responders transported 📦 ~10 metric tons of critical supplies delivered This frontline support is essential to contain
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World Food Programme
@WFP
Jun 8
"I have never seen anything like it." After visits to Afghanistan, Sudan and beyond, WFP’s Acting Executive Director @CarlSkau reflects on a worsening hunger crisis — and what funding cuts mean for families on the frontlines. Read his first‑person account ⤵️
'I have never seen anything like it' – reflections from a worsening hunger crisis | World Food...
From wfp.org
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Carl Skau
@WFPChief
Jun 8
Great discussions at the @WorldBankGroup #FragilityForum. I joined @DMiliband and @bjerde_anna to discuss the impact of stronger partnerships in times of crisis. With our local partners, we reach people further and faster, and ensure our support lasts longer than our presence.
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Bloomberg TV
@BloombergTV
Jun 5
"If a barrel of oil remains over $100 until July, some 45 million people extra will be pushed into acute hunger," reports @WFP Acting Executive Director @CarlSkau on Balance of Power bloom.bg/4eqTZZz
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Carl Skau
@CarlSkau
Jun 5
At the Joint Boards meeting, I restated @WFP's commitment to @UN reforms that help us work better together, with greater impact. Member States can back this with more risk-sharing and flexible funding. Our success is only measured by how much we improve lives of people we serve.
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World Food Programme
@WFP
Jun 4
The rising global cost of conflicts, crises, and funding cuts is being paid by families who can least afford it. WFP’s Acting Executive Director @CarlSkau explains how hunger is rising, while our ability to respond is increasingly limited.
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World Food Programme
@WFP
May 24
🚨 Burhakaba, #Somalia is on the brink of catastrophe. Nearly 40% of children under five are acutely malnourished. Across Somalia, 6 million people face crisis hunger — but funding gaps mean WFP can reach only 1 in 10.
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World Food Programme
@WFP
Jun 1
⚠️#Lebanon’s humanitarian emergency is deepening. Over 1 million people are displaced — and rising prices are pushing food beyond reach — as crisis enters third month. WFP is scaling up assistance nationwide. 📣 But access and funding are critical to keep lifelines open.
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World Food Programme
@WFP
Jun 2
🆘 Akobo is one of four counties in #SouthSudan at risk of famine. WFP has reached more than 60,000 people over the last three weeks with critical food and nutrition assistance. ⚠️ Sustained access and an end to fighting is urgent to reach all those in need.
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Carl Skau reposted
World Food Programme
@WFP
Jun 3
🟡 WFP is scaling up its response in #DRC to support families impacted by the Ebola crisis. Hear from WFP’s Nikhila on how WFP and partners are providing vital meals to patients in treatment centres. ⤵️
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Carl Skau reposted
World Food Programme
@WFP
Jun 2
Carl Skau assumes the role of Acting Executive Director of WFP. As he leads the organization through this transition, Skau will continue to advocate on behalf of the most vulnerable at a time when humanitarian needs are surging, crises are multiplying, and the resources to
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Carl Skau
@WFPChief
Jun 1
Replying to @WFPChief
To the entire @WFP team: I leave incredibly humbled by you. Every logistics officer, every program manager, every nutritionist worldwide—you delivered, every single day. You never gave up on the people counting on you. Thank you for everything you have given to end hunger.
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Carl Skau
@WFPChief
Jun 1
Replying to @WFPChief
To our donors and partners: Your critical support has saved and transformed lives. War-torn families have received much-needed food aid. Children have survived acute malnutrition. Farmers have learned how to increase their yields. Thank you for trusting @WFP with your resources.
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