An extremist army has attacked and taken over the Iraqi city of Mosul, forcing thousands of civilians to flee. The Islamic State of Iraq (ISIL) has links to the Al-Qaeda terrorist group.
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Support Pope’s Plan With Food for Peace
Pope Francis has been outspoken about ending world hunger, and getting the church more involved. This has to be done. What, though, are some ways citizens can help in terms of advocacy?
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Thousands need food after floods in Afghanistan
Flash floods in Afghanistan have displaced thousands of people who need food aid. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) said yesterday it has distributed emergency rations to 1600 victims in Baghlan Province. Other areas have been impacted by floods as well.
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Child War Refugees Starving in Cameroon
Imagine fleeing a war that is taking place in your country. The further the distance you get from the fighting, the safer you would seem to be.
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Marshall’s speech still calls us to fight world hunger
On June 5, 1947, at Harvard University’s graduation, George Marshall delivered a speech calling for the rebuilding of war-devastated Europe. Marshall, the Secretary of State, said the United States had to stand “against hunger, poverty, desperation and chaos.”
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Online game nets rice for schoolchildren in Africa
The online learning game FreeRice just donated US $53,325 worth of food for school meals in Niger. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) recently announced this latest FreeRice grant.
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Why South Korea Is a Great Ally in Ending World Hunger
South Korea knows about the struggle against hunger and malnutrition. They have seen it up close. The Second World War, its aftermath and the Korean War brought hunger to the door of nearly every citizen.
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Shocking malnutrition rates at refugee camps in Cameroon
Refugees from the war in the Central African Republic are facing another deadly foe: malnutrition.
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Shakira donates to UN war relief in D.R. Congo
The singer Shakira knows how important food is for children, especially those victimized by conflict and poverty. Her own foundation in Colombia provides school meals.
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Got milk? School children in Yemen do
Children in Sana’a, the capital of Yemen, are drinking milk at school thanks to the UN World Food Programme (WFP). It’s a pilot school feeding program for around 100 students. In addition to the milk, the children receive fortified date biscuits.
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