A day in the life of pilot Christine Brown underscores UNHAS's vital role in reaching the country's hungry The dual-rotor helicopter touching down on Fada N'gourma's dusty airstrip is a game changer for the hungry communities here in eastern Burkina Faso. Minutes later, American pilot Christine Brown emerges, the sizzling, late-morning sun soaking into her cargo pants and long-sleeved shirt as she monitors World Food Programme (WFP) food and nutritional assistance being offloaded.