Geeta Bandi-Phillips
@bandiphillips
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Head of Communications, Media and Advocacy for Asia and the Pacific at World Food Programme. Tweets are personal.
Rome, Lazio
Joined November 2010
The Nobel Peace Prize virtual award ceremony is starting now - and you are invited! Join in now on this facebook live link
Tomorrow @WFP will be presented with the @NobelPrize. Sharing some of my fave photos from Somalia where I got to witness how WFP staff & partners support communities. This fluffy rice & beans ready for kids meal still warms up my heart ❤️ #NobelPeacePrize #FeedingPeace
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𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 | Sri Lanka faces long road to recovery as floodwaters recede; WFP warns of ‘catastrophic’ devastation. @ChannelNewsAsia
#CycloneDitwah #SriLanka
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The United Nations food agency says the disaster could trigger rising hunger unless livelihoods are restored.
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📈WFP is on the ground, scaling up life-saving assistance. But we need your support to reach those most in need. 💙 Every donation, no matter the amount, helps communities recover and rebuild their lives. ➡️ Donate now at https://t.co/2F7L8fzRDc : https://t.co/HlNTc6d49m
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➡️Thank you Republic of Korea 🇰🇷 @korembsl for the USD 500,000 emergency contribution. This timely support strengthens our efforts to reach families in the hardest-hit districts. 🌧️🆘
Korea pledges USD 500,000 in emergency relief for Sri Lanka’s cyclone-hit communities Read more 👉 https://t.co/YHhK0xW9vl
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#CycloneDitwah: Over 1.5 million people have been affected across Sri Lanka, with thousands sheltering in displacement centers. @WFPSriLanka teams are on the ground supporting the government's response. Hear from @PhilipWard_WFP ⬇️
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@bandiphillips @WFPSriLanka @ChannelNewsAsia @WFP #ICYMI : "Farmlands are completely inundated, supply chains are cut off, and the needs for the people are escalating." - @WFPSriLanka Country Director, Philip Ward tells Grace Shin of @ChannelNewsAsia Full interview https://t.co/TEy4CvGBG9
#SriLankafloods
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Cyclone Ditwah has struck Sri Lanka hard – 1.8M people are reeling from destructive floods and landslides. Together with government and partners, @WFP is scaling up to deliver emergency food & assistance to the hardest-hit families. We are committed to reach those most in need.
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In the wake of recent devastating floods in Sri Lanka, Philip Ward, Country Director @WFPSriLanka speaks to @ChannelNewsAsia on what is needed now and in the long term to support the people who have been deeply affected. #foodsecurity @WFPAsiaPacific @WFP #floodsrilanka
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Starting shortly Humanitarian aid at a crossroads: making the case for global solidarity https://t.co/8eChxtALkw
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WFP teams are reaching those hit hardest, but we can’t do it alone. Your contribution helps provide essential food & relief where it’s needed most. 💙Every donation, no matter the size, offers a lifeline to communities affected. 👉Donate to WFP : https://t.co/HlNTc6d49m
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#𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗗𝗶𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗵 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: “We are working with partners to reach isolated communities with life-saving assistance, but the scale of this disaster demands urgent resources to prevent a hunger catastrophe developing.” Details https://t.co/HMe6hxJOlS
#SriLanka
wfp.org
The latest as the World Food Programme and partners rally resources
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👨⚕️Matthew dreams of becoming a doctor one day. With access to nutritious school meals every day🥣, he is able to engage fully in class and grow healthier. This helps ensure that every child can learn, thrive, and build a brighter future. #IDPWD2025
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Just finished a 12-hour fast for my check-up & stopped by @Starbucks - discovered they're partnering with @WFP to support school meals worldwide! This season, grab ur favorite coffee & help kids get nutrition they need 2 learn & grow. #SupportSchoolMeals @WFPAsiaPacific @WFPUSA
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Update: WFP has delivered 🇺🇸U.S funded essential emergency relief items-- including kitchen sets, water tanks, diesel generators, tents, submersible pumps etc— to the Disaster Management Division of the Ministry of Defence, strengthening 🇱🇰LK’s emergency response. 🚚🆘
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Sri Lanka is facing severe floods after Cyclone Ditwah, affecting over 1.5 million people. The World Food Programme is on the ground, scaling up support to help communities recover. Urgent action is needed. #SriLanka #CycloneDitwah
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wfp.org
The latest as the World Food Programme and partners rally resources
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This is @WFP in November: Fighting famine in #Sudan. Responding to hurricanes and typhoons across the #Caribbean and #Philippines. Delivering life-saving aid for millions. The reality is stark: 2026 is around the corner and hunger is soaring globally—the world needs to step up.
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#Afghanistan is facing deepening hunger and malnutrition. With support from our partners like the @mafrakorea @MOFAkr_eng, WFP delivers food & life-saving nutrition services to thousands of families. Seung Jee – Programme Policy Officer for WFP in Afghanistan - speaks about the
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Hunger is deepening across #Afghanistan. As winter approaches, malnutrition in women and children is expected to spike. WFP is distributing fortified biscuits and other food items in the most remote areas of the country, but more support is urgently needed.
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Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka: 🔴1m+ people affected 🔴15,000+ homes damaged 🔴Roads rendered impassable 🔴Bridges damaged 🔴Crops destroyed WFP is on the ground, scaling up life-saving assistance. Photo: © Krishan Kariyawasam/NurPhoto via @AFP
#SriLanka #CycloneDitwah
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🚨Over 1 million people are estimated to be impacted so far by #CycloneDitwah in Sri Lanka. Working with the government and partners, @WFPSriLanka is scaling up assistance to reach disaster-hit communities.
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📽️U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung @USAmbSL & WFP Rep & Country Director @PhilipWard_WFP underscored the urgent need to support communities hit by Cyclone Ditwah. 🚨🌀 With lifesaving supplies ready for dispatch, this partnership is acting fast to protect those most at risk. 🇱🇰 🤝🇺🇸
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