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Iraq crisis is also a hunger crisis

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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Hungry children walk for days escaping South Sudan

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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Iraqis displaced by Mosul violence suffering from hunger

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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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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