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Ending the Global Food Crisis
Action must be taken both internationally and in local communities to end global hunger and promote sustainable agriculture development in the places that need it most.
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The Global Food Crisis Continues
The global food shortage crisis could soon become a worldwide food shortage catastrophe as severe drought in major food-producing regions affects 2009-2010 harvests.
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The World Food Crisis
Chronic malnutrition has become a multi-generational issue, and the global food shortage has an economic impact that goes far beyond the ability to buy enough food.
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The Global Food Crisis
The global food crisis is affecting more than 1 billion people worldwide, and officials are predicting that global food shortages and famine are going to get much worse.
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Kenyans Face Starvation
Around 10 million Kenyans are at risk of starvation even after the government launched an ambitious Ksh. 24 billion Relief Plan to aid famine victims.
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The Silver Bullet
Deadly hunger is something most Westerners can not fully comprehend, yet for millions of children in developing nations it is a daily reality.
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Hunger in America
Appeasing rumbling stomachs could be the desire of many awaiting to enter food banks. This summer, America is battling hunger.
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The Brussels Conference on Somali Piracy
The surge of piracy has exposed the threat that chaotic Somalia poses to world peace. Has the Brussels Conference set the right path to curbing the crisis?
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The Slumdog Millionaire Miracle
The Oscar-winning movie "Slumdog Millionaire" has led to an extraordinary surge in demand to sponsor children from India, says the charity ActionAid.
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Food Budget Relief
With housing and utility costs going up and an economic recession upon us, buying healthy food and staying on budget has become more of a challenge.
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What is Food Security
A lack of nutritious food continues to affect the quality of life millions of people around the world, including those in countries such as Canada and the United States.
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Hungry Canadians a Growing Concern
Far too many people in Canada are going hungry every day, according to the country's national food bank organization.
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Feeding the Hungry with Organic Farming
There is no scientific evidence to support the view that the number of hungry mouths will soon outstrip the earth's food production capacity.
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Understanding the Global Famine
The fundamental cause of the global famine has been the restructuring of agricultural economies to shift focus from human needs to the demands of Western consumers.
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More Funding Needed for Food Crisis
The World Food Program committed $11.5 billion to the aid the food crisis, but still funding is stretched thin as 22 countries are vulnerable to the threat.
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Food Prices Continue to Increase
Due in part to climate change effects and various underlying factors, a perfect storm has been created in regards to food inflation. Lower supplies mean higher prices.
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One World Has Voluntary Pay System
One World operates on the honor system and people choose their own portions and prices. Restaurant customers can also volunteer and receive a voucher for a free meal.
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