The chairman of the NPO, which will be Japan's support window for the United Nations WFP = World Food Program, met with Prime Minister Kishida and reported that 1.4 billion yen had been donated by the private sector for food assistance to Ukraine. We requested further expansion of support through international organizations such as WFP.
Hiroki Ando, chairman of the NPO "UN WFP Association", which serves as Japan's support window for the United Nations WFP = World Food Program, met with Prime Minister Kishida at the Prime Minister's residence on the afternoon of the 20th.
Among them, Chairman Ando collected 1.4 billion yen from the private sector to provide food to Ukrainian people who have been forced to live in evacuation due to the military invasion by Russia, and distributes bread and emergency food locally. Reported that is being done.
He then called for further expansion of support through international organizations such as WFP.
In response, Prime Minister Kishida expressed his gratitude for the efforts of the private sector and explained the government's response so far.
After the visit, Chairman Ando told reporters, "Support for evacuees in Ukraine is difficult and we are working in a dangerous situation."