Last month I reported about the unique program the Cincinnati Public Library has by offering summer feeding for children at its locations. The YMCA is also coming through in the fight against child hunger. Food will be provided at more than 1,000 YMCA sites across the country this summer.
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The conflict in South Sudan has caused hunger and malnutrition rates to soar. Hundreds of thousands have fled the country in search of safety and food. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) says there are 2000 people a day arriving in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and Sudan.
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NBA star Loul Deng is coming to the rescue of children victimized by the war in South Sudan. Deng has teamed up with Save the Children, one of the charities providing aid in the war-torn country. South Sudan is the home country of Deng, who has played for the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers.
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As war escalates in Iraq, we can expect hunger and malnutrition to as well. The consequences will be devastating, especially if malnutrition strikes small children.
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To escape the violence and hunger in South Sudan, hundreds of thousands of people have fled to neighboring Ethiopia. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) says that over 90 percent of the refugees are women and children.
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Maurice Pate was childless himself. But as author Judith Spiegelman wrote, Pate was godfather to millions of poor and forgotten children around the world. These were children Pate saved as a humanitarian and the first director of UNICEF.
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Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio said this week, “Summer break shouldn’t mean a break from good nutrition.” In a press release, the Senator highlighted the need for more awareness about summer feeding programs and their availability.
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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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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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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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