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Musk asked how his money could solve world hunger, and the UN responded
A few days ago, Elon Musk unofficially announced that he would donate $ 6 billion if the United Nations (UN) World Food Program (WFP) can prove that this amount will solve the problem of world hunger. Although the conversation took place on Twitter, it looks like neither side is joking.
Now WFP responded to Elon Musk and told how the donated money will be distributed.
O PAM The UN has shared the risk of hunger faced by millions of people. In this sense, he also encourages billionaires around the world to donate a small portion of their fortune to solve the problem.
A few days ago, faced with this call from WFP, Elon Musk disputed the organization on Twitter - of course - publicly announces how it plans to spend donations and, as a result, save millions from hunger.
WFP then responded and shared with the world the details that the Tesla CEO had requested for the $ 6 billion destination.
UN stands ready to speak to anyone who wants to save lives
According to publication in WFP official website from the UN about 3.5 billion dollars will go to the purchase of food products and guarantees of their delivery. This will be done with the help of various means of transport, as well as with the help of the security service to ensure that the goods are also delivered to the conflict areas.
The same publication states that $ 2 billion will be used to buy food and create cash vouchers for areas where markets are still operating. In this way, people will be able to buy food of their choice and the local economy in the affected areas will be strengthened.
David Beasley, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Program
In addition, $ 700 million will be used to build facilities that will control the distribution of aid. The remaining $ 400 million will be used to manage operations and pay to independent auditors who will be responsible for overseeing the entire program.
The world is on fire. I warned of the perfect storm looming over Covid, conflict, climate shocks, and now rising supply chain costs. IT'S HERE. 45 million lives are at stake, and the number is growing every day. If you don't feed people, you are fueling conflict, destabilization and mass migration. pic.twitter.com/VotIZlEAGE
- David Beasley (@WFPChief) November 15, 2021
No TwitterDavid Beasley, WFP's Executive Director, reminded Musk of the program, echoing the call he had already made. What's more, he named five countries that represent nearly 50% of the 42 million lives that WFP plans to help through donations, noting that living conditions in these countries are worse than you might imagine.
The head of the WFP warns that if people are not fed, "conflicts, destabilization and mass migration are fueled."
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