Hunger

New SOFI Report Demonstrates that the War Against Hunger Can Be Won

Although over 805 million people are still malnourished, global hunger is diminishing.

Scaling Up Agroecological Solutions, Farmer to Farmer

The benefits and use of agroecological farming will be investigated and shared at the International Symposium on Agroecology for Food and Nutrition Security.

Good Food, Healthy Planet Pushes for Truth in Labeling

Friends of the Earth launched the Good Food, Healthy Planet campaign, which pushes for healthy plant-based diets and accurate labeling.

Food for Tomorrow: The New York Times Gathers Food Experts to Discuss the Future of Food

Food for Tomorrow, organized by The New York Times, will provide a unique opportunity for collaboration on solutions to hunger, obesity, and poverty.

Feeding America Report Paints a Portrait of Hunger in America

Feeding America released the 2014 Hunger in America report, which examines the characteristics and challenges of households receiving charitable assistance.

Indian Women and Child Welfare Trust Works Toward Millennium Development Goals

A New Delhi charity is working towards the Millennium Development Goals by empowering women and children to achieve well-being.

Fair Food Network Is Putting Local Produce on More Plates Through a “Healthy Food Incentive Program”

Oran B. Hesterman tells us how healing the food system goes beyond individual choice and requires social action.

Young Agricultural Professionals Are Driving Agricultural Development

Rebeca Souza, YPARD Representative in Brazil, gives her opinion about what will engage more young people in agriculture.

Fighting Poverty in Zanzibar by Feeding School Children

Home Grown School Feeding is fighting to reduce poverty levels in Zanzibar by providing nutritious, locally grown meals to school children.

What We Need to Know About Hunger

Food Tank is highlighting a new fact sheet created by the Small Planet Institute that examines a reality that nearly 1 billion people face every day: hunger.

Trees: Allies of Urban Gardeners

Although air pollution has adverse effects on urban agriculture, the capacity of trees to remove major air pollutants guarantees healthier crops growing nearby.

Rice, Peanuts, and Cassava: How One West-African Activist is Using Organic Farming to Feed Youth

Activist Sahr Yillia is using smallholder organic farming in Liberia and Sierra Leone to feed and educate disadvantaged youth.

Food Hero: Robert Egger-Founder and President of L.A. Kitchen

“In the fight against hunger, we need less Sara Lee and more cerebellum,” said Robert Egger, Founder of DC Central Kitchen and L.A. Kitchen.

The Marathon Man: Running to Outlast Hunger

Celebrated runner Paul Tergat runs to combat child hunger in Africa.

Women-Run Cereal Bank in Niger Combats Food Crisis

A unique food bank run exclusively by women in Niger is improving nutrition and keeping families together.

What is the Number One Complaint About Organic Food?

The Vancouver-based Sole Food Street Farms aims to tackle the challenge of pricey organics by proposing a pay-what-you-can organic veggie stand.

Women in Ecuador Overcome Barriers in Family Nutrition and Farming

A new initiative in Ecuador is feeding malnourished families while supporting local women smallholder farmers.

How Melbourne is Becoming a Sustainable, Thriving Food City

Melbourne, Australia is recognizing the impact food has on the health and well-being of its community and is committed to promoting a healthy food system.

Boroume: Fighting Food Waste and Hunger in Greece

Boroume is a nonprofit organization in Greece working to fight food waste through charitable donations.

Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap 2014

Map The Meal Gap allows Americans to study the problem of food insecurity in their states, communities, and nation using a simple interactive map.

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