"Rice" is used as a metaphor for donations generated by users of the site that sponsors then fulfill. Each correct answer stores 10 grains of virtual rice for donation to the WFP. Sponsors then give the monetary equivalent of all rice collected to the WPF to fund its charitable work around the globe.
From the site:
"The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are the world’s largest humanitarian organization, delivering life-saving food assistance in emergencies and working with vulnerable communities to improve nutrition and build resilience."
Freerice is a great way to learn while helping others in need throughout the world. The site generates billions of "rice grains" each year, a total of 224 billion to date! Caring students get smarter while making the world a better place in a concrete way."
For anyone who loves learning, it's hard to imagine a better way to have fun.
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