WFP is facilitating the return of East
Timorese now that security is beginning to return to troubled entity. WFP
is also providing food rations to enable the displaced to concentrate fully
on restoring their homes, farms and livelihoods.
Under the newly expanded operation --
which builds on an initial two-month distribution to 150,000 people - WFP
is distributing food rations to 413,000 East Timorese at a cost of US$21.6
million
Most of the beneficiaries are almost totally dependent on food aid and in need of full daily ration that meets their nutritional requirements.
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