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Carl Skau

Acting executive director of the World Food Programme

Acting executive director, World Food Programme

Background

Carl Skau is the acting executive director of the World Food Programme, the United Nations food agency.

He told Reuters in Gaza that the cuts are happening as the territory faces its fourth winter.

About World Food Programme

World Food Programme: World Food Programme is an international organization within the United Nations that provides food assistance worldwide. It saves lives in emergencies and helps people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

Key facts

Title: Acting executive director of the World Food Programmesource
Interview: Told Reuters in Gaza that the cuts are happening as Gaza faces its fourth wintersource
Appeal: Urged the world not to look away and to step up support for Gazasource

WYDE coverage of Carl Skau

WYDE Newsroom has published one article about Carl Skau, on Oct 24, 2026. Carl Skau is a named leader in 1 story. The most recent is WFP Cuts Gaza Food Aid as 500,000 People Lose Access.

Food Policy

WFP Cuts Gaza Food Aid as 500,000 People Lose Access

The World Food Programme said on 19 October 2026 that it cut monthly food aid in Gaza from 1.6 million people to 1.1 million and needs $450 million for Gaza and the West Bank through March 2027.

Oct 24, 2026 · 3 min read · Quoted or named as leader

Reported alongside Carl Skau

World Food Programme · in 1 story with Carl Skau

Sources

Heart: UN cuts food aid to half a million Gazans over funding shortages

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