established — 24 November 1961

aim — to provide food aid in support of economic development or disaster relief; an ECOSOC organization

members — (41) selected on a rotating basis from all regions

World Health Organization (WHO)

address — CH-1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland

telephone — [41] (22) 791 21 11, 791 32 23

FAX — [41] (22) 791 07 46

established — 22 July 1946

effective — 7 April 1948

aim — UN specialized agency concerned with health matters