The World Food Program has long been one of the most visible expressions of American leadership abroad. Through WFP, the United States has saved lives, stabilized fragile regions, supported American ...

ROME (AP) — U.N. World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain announced on Thursday that she will step down as the head of the humanitarian organization in three months to focus on her health.

Cindy McCain announced Thursday that she is stepping down as head of the World Food Program, citing health issues and saluting the work as "the honor of a lifetime." "I had truly hoped I could finish ...

FILE- Executive director of the World Food Programme Cindy McCain speaks with the Associated Press in Damascus, Syria, on Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Omar Sanadiki, File ...

Cindy McCain speaking at a 2018 election rally in Prescott, Arizona (Gage Skidmore photo) Cindy McCain, executive director of the World Food Program, said Thursday that she would step down over health ...