The prestigious prize has gone to the United Nations’ food programme which helps an estimated 97 million people struggling with hunger in about 88 countries each year

The United Nations’ World Food Programme has won the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger.

The prize included honouring its work during global conflicts and the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Rome-based organisation has won the prize worth around £850,000 and a gold medal for its efforts to combat hunger and improve conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas.

The organisation was recognised for its work including during the pandemic, which has sparked economic woes causing world hunger to surge, the Nobel Committee said.

A World Food Programme spokesman said it was a “proud moment” for the organisation and “nothing short of a feat.”

Fellow nominees included embattled US President Donald Trump, who lost out to the UN programme which helps millions a year.