The World
Food Programme (WFP) has set up a system
so people can donate to feed Syrian refugee children via their smartphones.
With this
ShareTheMeal app, the WFP says that with “a tap on their mobile phone” they can
contribute to meeting the childrens’ needs.
“Users can
participate whenever they want and wherever they are. They can ‘share’ their
meals while having dinner with friends or eating lunch at the office.
“Even a
donation as small as 50 cents U.S. will provide a child with vital nutrition
for a day.
“Contributions
will benefit Syrian refugee children in Jordan who are part of WFP’s school
meals programme.
“The
simple act of sharing a meal is how people all over the world come together,”
said WFP Executive Director Ertharin Cousin.
“This
digital version of sharing a meal is a tangible way that Generation Zero Hunger
can act to end hunger.”
