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Ethiopia Drought: Millions of Children Face Hunger Crisis

Ethiopia Drought: Millions of Children Face Hunger Crisis

As a result of the worsening food crisis in Ethiopia caused by a severe drought related to El Nino, the Government of Ethiopia announced Monday that a staggering 10.1 million people will face critical food shortages in 2016, including more than 5.75 million children. An estimated 400,000 children are now…
“Hunger Is” Campaign to End Childhood Hunger

“Hunger Is” Campaign to End Childhood Hunger

Academy Award-nominated actress Viola Davis has announced, alongside The Safeway Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), that she will continue her role as Ambassador for a second year with Hunger Is, a joint charitable program designed to raise awareness and funds to fight childhood hunger in America. The year-round…
First 1000 Days of Life Key to End Hunger

First 1000 Days of Life Key to End Hunger

According to Food for the Hungry (FH), the United Nations recently praised progress toward decreasing malnutrition worldwide among children in their first 1,000 days of life—a critical timeframe for a healthy adulthood. "Food for the Hungry (FH) has programs in over 20 countries, and child mortality rates in some are…
Share Your Breakfast to Fight Childhood Hunger

Share Your Breakfast to Fight Childhood Hunger

Studies show that breakfast can help kids boost their academic performance -- improving behavior, reducing absences and tardiness and increasing focus and physical performance. Yet, the alarming reality is that one in five U.S. children live in homes where food is not always available, making breakfast hard to come by.…
Billy Packer Joins KFC Hunger Relief Effort

Billy Packer Joins KFC Hunger Relief Effort

It’s stated to be a slam dunk for the fight against world hunger. Former sportscaster and broadcasting legend Billy Packer helped “tip off” KFC’s World Hunger Relief Campaign at a fundraiser in Charlotte, N.C. last week. The event, which featured an autograph and photo session with Packer and other celebrities,…
Rising Food Prices Causing Hunger for Children

Rising Food Prices Causing Hunger for Children

Rising food prices are causing poor children and families in developing countries to sink deeper into hunger and malnutrition, according to Children International, a leading U.S.-based humanitarian organization. It states that according to the Food and Agriculture Organization, 925 million people around the world go hungry each day compared to…
Youth Forum 2024 Invites Young Leaders to Discuss Global Challenges

Youth Forum 2024 Invites Young Leaders to Discuss Global Challenges

Youth Forum 2024 Invites Young Leaders to Discuss Global Challenges Young people will have the opportunity to contribute to the intergovernmental consultations on the Summit of the Future. The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum will take place from 16 to 18 April 2024 at the United Nations…