It won’t make headlines that the House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on a bill that fights global hunger. But it’s truly an event that can change the world, if we have the will.
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Category Archives: global hunger
Food being rushed to Typhoon Hagupit survivors
The Philippines government is rushing food to victims of Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby). The storm has weakened as it moves over the Philippines, but has left a trail of destruction.
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My Letter in the New York Times
Today, the public is a powerful force in raising money and awareness about the hunger facing Syria’s war victims
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How to help WFP feed Syrian war refugees
Today, I have a letter in the New York Times about ways we can help the starving Syrian war refugees. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has been forced to cut rations for these war victims because funding is so low. We can do something about it.
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Typhoon Hagupit: an update on damage to agriculture
Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) is still roaring through the Philippines with heavy rain and high winds. Over one million people have been forced away from their homes.
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Typhoon Hagupit: UNICEF says children urgently need aid
UNICEF is providing life-saving supplies for children and women in the Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) batters the country. Food and clean water are desperately needed. The UN children’s agency is supporting the government’s relief effort.
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Typhoon Hagupit: Food needed for homeless storm victims
Frontline teams of the Philippines government are bringing aid to areas hit by Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby).
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Typhoon Hagupit: food aid distributions begin
The government of the Philippines is distributing food aid to victims of Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby). The storm is packing strong winds and heavy rains, which will continue through Wednesday.
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Food and water needed for Ukraine’s war victims
The humanitarian crisis in the Eastern Ukraine continues to grow. A ceasefire was signed back in September between the government and pro-Russian rebels. It’s been ignored thousands of times.
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Typhoon Hagupit batters the Philippines, WFP prepares response
Typhoon Hagupit is battering the Philippines with strong winds and torrential rains. Power outages and flooding are being reported.
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