Food and shelter are urgently needed for Syrian and Iraqi war victims. Thousands daily in these two countries are fleeing the onslaught of the terrorist army ISIS.
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Hunger winter feared for Iraqi, Syrian war victims
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Charity Miles gives boost to world hunger relief
Runners, walkers and bikers have given an extra boost to the fight against global hunger. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) said last week it has confirmed a new donation from Charity Miles, the free exercise app.
Every time someone runs, walks or bikes using this app, a donation is generated for WFP, paid for by corporate sponsors. A donation of US $ 16,600 from Charity Miles will provide over 64,000 school meals to WFP.
Recently, because of low funding, WFP has been forced to cut back on food aid programs. Donations from Charity Miles and others now take on even more urgency. Wars in Syria, Iraq, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic have drained WFP resources.
The UN food agency relies on voluntary donations. However, there has not been enough to keep up with the scale of these disasters.
In addition, WFP is providing aid in the countries affected by the Ebola virus. Overall, WFP operates in over 70 countries and is the largest hunger relief organization.
Over 28 different charities are supported by Charity Miles. The corporate sponsors include Humana, Lifeway Foods, Kenneth Cole, Johnson & Johnson and Timex. Since its start in 2012, Charity Miles has donated close to 200,000 meals to WFP. You can download the app at Charity Miles and become an ambassador for hunger relief.
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Violence and hunger continue in South Sudan
The United Nations, in a report released yesterday, says fighting is limiting the reach of humanitarian aid in South Sudan. Malnutrition is also severe in numerous counties in the war-torn nation.
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Ike’s Food for Peace fights Ebola virus
A program that started way back in the Eisenhower administration has a role in today’s Ebola virus response.
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Feeding America wants food drives for Halloween
It’s not too early to plan a bit for Halloween. You can feel it starting to get cooler outside. The night of ghouls and goblins will sneak up on us soon.
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Healing Darfur, Sudan with school meals
How do you build peace in Darfur and throughout Sudan? This year alone has seen almost 400,000 people displaced by fighting between the government and rebel groups. Conflict between tribes has added to the chaos.
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Food can save education for Syrian refugees
A great tragedy is unfolding in the Middle East with the children of Syria. A civil war, now in its 4th year, has forced over three million Syrians to flee to neighboring countries, including Jordan and Iraq. About half of these war victims are children.
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Hunger also threatens Ebola countries
In the Ebola-afflicted nations of West Africa, hunger is also threatening the population. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has been called to action.
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New York Times Letter: World Hunger and Solutions
I have a letter in today’s New York Times, discussing world hunger, along with Pietro Gennari, the Chief Statistician for the Food and Agriculture Organization.
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WFP video appeals for donations to feed Syrians
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) released a video today appealing for donations to feed Syrian war victims. The civil war, now in its 4th year, has left millions of Syrians displaced and in need of life-saving food from WFP.
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