World Fund for Development and Planning (WFDP) has announced opening a new branch in the state of California- United States. The branch will be led by Mr. Nicolas Aaron, who played a key role in bringing WFDP to California since 2021.



The WFDP California branch will serve as a hub for the organization's work within the state, coordinating funding and support for a range of development projects and initiatives. The branch's board of directors will include local leaders from various business and non-profit sectors, providing guidance and oversight for the WFDP's activities in the region.



WFDP President Amb. Ekramy El Zaghat said "We are thrilled to be expanding our presence in the United States with the opening of this new branch in California"



Nicolas Aaron, who will serve as the Secretary General of the WFDP California branch, expressed his excitement about the new venture. " WFDP has already accomplished so much in its global efforts to address pressing development challenges," he said. "By establishing a dedicated presence here in California, we will be able to leverage the state's vast resources, expertise, and collaborative spirit to amplify the WFDP's impact and create meaningful change."



WFDP California branch is slated to officially open its doors in January 2025, at which point it will begin funding and supporting a range of development projects and initiatives across the state. These efforts will focus on areas such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, community infrastructure, and social services, with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of people in need and promoting long-term, equitable growth.

World Fund for Development and Planning (WFDP) has been bestowed with a distinguished honour by the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication, Government of India. This recognition took the form of a postage stamp, meticulously designed to feature the WFDP logo, complemented by the Cineraria Flower, a symbol of protection, under the auspices of the "My Stamp" government scheme.

The Cineraria flower, scientifically known as Senecio cruentus, is celebrated for its full circle of petals, each representing protection. This flower perfectly encapsulates the WFDP's mission and objectives, which focus on safeguarding and supporting both the community and the organizations that collaborate with WFDP on various sustainable development projects.

This initiative was spearheaded by Dr. Dinesh Sabnis, the Peace Envoy and the Additional Representative to the United Nations Geneva Office for WFDP.

Ambassador Ekramy El. Zaghat, the President of WFDP, has publicly acknowledged and expressed his gratitude for the generous act of goodwill extended by the Department of Posts of India. This recognition is also extended to Dr. Dinesh Sabnis for his pivotal role in orchestrating this significant collaboration.