The Price Tag of a Poor Diet Is a Lot Higher Than You Think
August 3, 2021
Can you put a price on the cost of poor diets? The U.N. World Food Programme has, and it’s a hefty bill.
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In the Words of This Little Girl, A Warm Meal and ‘Magic Sprinkles’ Make Learning Possible
August 2, 2021
A top student with dreams of becoming a doctor, Rani was already defying gender and cultural norms at a very young age. Meals and ‘magic sprinkles’ made it possible.
Cheers to Friendship! Meet Five Sets of Companions Making the Best out of Life
July 30, 2021
We all need the warmth of friendship to survive and thrive: Luckily we have plenty. Here are some of our favorites from across the globe.
Breastfeeding in Emergencies: The Struggles of New Mothers in the World’s Largest Refugee Camp
July 30, 2021
In episode 33 of the Hacking Hunger podcast, we highlight the challenges faced by pregnant mothers, new moms and young children in this pop-up city.
“Hope Is Key to Our Work.” Highlights From a Conversation Between WFP USA’s President and the Alliance’s Eric Mitchell
July 22, 2021
On June 29th, World Food Program USA President and CEO Barron Segar sat down with the Executive Director of the Alliance to End Hunger, Eric Mitchell, to discuss hunger in Central America.
Young and Gifted: Against all Odds, Refugees in Malawi Rebuild Their Lives Through Passion and Entrepreneurship
July 15, 2021
To mark World Youth Skills Day, we would like to introduce five young and gifted refugees who left their homes in the DRC and now live in the Dzaleka refugee camp.
The United Nations World Food Programme: A Nonprofit or Part of the U.N.?
July 14, 2021
Have you ever wondered what exactly the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is? Or how it fits under the larger umbrella of the United Nations?
Hunger Pandemic: Food Security Report Confirms WFP’s Worst Fears
July 13, 2021
The SOFI report estimates that up to 811 million people went hungry in 2020 due to climate extremes and economic slowdowns exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
We Can Choose to End Famine. We Just Need to Recognize That It Exists.
July 9, 2021
If human choices are mostly responsible for famine, then what choices can we make to end them?
What Causes Famine in the World?
July 7, 2021
Famine is a form of widespread hunger, and by the time famine is officially declared, it’s too late: tens of thousands are already dying of starvation.
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