This Saturday, May 9, is the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. It takes place nationwide.
You are asked to leave canned food donations by your mailbox on Saturday morning. These should be non-perishable canned food items.
Read more at Examiner.
Help These Women Save Nepal
When it comes to athletic achievement, the Seven Summits Women Team from Nepal is second to none. This elite group of female mountain climbers have scaled the highest peaks in the world, including Everest.
They are much more than great athletes. They are also advocates for women’s rights.
But now these women face their greatest challenge. They must save Nepal from the devastation of last month’s massive earthquake. They want your help. As their team motto says, “Together We Reach Higher.”
Read my commentary at The Huffington Post.
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Remembering our Greatest Mission
70 years ago the U.S. and British air forces led a life-saving mission that is a great example today, as we face some of the worst humanitarian emergencies since that time.
See my commentary at The History News Network.
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Yemen must choose peace or famine
The latest UN update on Yemen has a clear message for the warring forces: “stop causing suffering of civilians.”
Over 1200 have been killed and 300,000 displaced by the war between the Houthi rebels and forces loyal to Yemen’s ousted President Hadi.
Yemen’s war has also given strength to a silent enemy within the country: Hunger and malnutrition.
Read the full article at Examiner.
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Nepal earthquake: UN says hunger is escalating
Hunger is escalating in Nepal following the massive earthquake which struck on Saturday. The United Nations, in a report released Wednesday, says more than 3.5 million people will need food assistance.
The earthquake has claimed over 5,000 lives. More than 10,000 have been injured. Over 70,000 homes have been destroyed and 2.8 million people have been displaced.
Twelve districts are in need of immediate food aid. One of the great concerns is child malnutrition. A UN appeal explains,
The disruptions of health services due to the earthquake combined with increased food insecurity threaten to worsen already high malnutrition rates among most vulnerable populations in affected districts with a serious impact on the nutrition status of children under-five years of age and of pregnant and lactating women.”
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is leading an initial response to feed 1.4 million people. Distribution of high energy biscuits and rice is underway. The rice is being obtained from within Nepal.
WFP will also feed small children a peanut paste called Plumpy’Sup. This enriched food can prevent deadly malnutrition from taking hold.
Farmers will need help getting ready for the next planting season. A special emphasis will be placed on agricultural inputs to restore food production.
Distribution of food rations will continue to reach more areas. Transporting the food is very difficult in the disaster areas. Landslides has delayed deliveries in Gorkha and Dhading districts.
However, the UN also warns that lack of funds will make the hunger relief mission even more difficult. WFP, which relies on voluntary contributions, has set up a donation page for Nepal.
Read the full article at Examiner.
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Huffington Post commentary on hunger in Syria
Imagine if you were forced from your home because of an armed conflict. What if you lost everything you own as a result?
You flee to another land for safety. There you find refuge and the helping hand of charity. You get the basics of food, water and shelter.
Read my full commentary at The Huffington Post.
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Lifeway and Charity Miles to help WFP Nepal
Lifeway Foods Inc. is pledging additional support for the UN World Food Programme (WFP) as it feeds earthquake victims in Nepal. WFP is the largest hunger relief organization in the world.
Read the full article at Examiner.
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Nepal: Food needs high in aftermath of massive earthquake
Nepal‘s government and humanitarian agencies are mobilizing to feed the hungry in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake. The United Nations is reporting that at least 1.4 million people in Nepal will need food assistance.
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UNICEF says nearly one million children need aid in Nepal
The earthquake in Nepal has left at least 940,000 children in desperate need of humanitarian aid, according to UNICEF.
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Nepal: people cold, hungry and in shock after earthquake
The devastating earthquake in Nepal has claimed more than 2,000 lives and caused thousands more injuries. The 7.8 magnitude quake has leveled buildings and homes.
Read the full article at Examiner.
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Author William Lambers 