Read this to learn about a major food security threat to Africa you aren’t hearing about (yet).
Author: WHES Team
Tillerson Offers $533 Million in Food Aid for African Famine
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson announced $533 million in new aid to fight famine in East Africa and the Lake Chad region, in a move aimed at underscoring the U.S. commitment as he embarks on a five-nation trip to the continent.
How to declare a famine: A primer from South Sudan
Latest data show after 4 years of war, nearly 2/3 of South Sudan’s population, over 7 million people will need food aid to stave off starvation in the May-July “lean season”–the time between the depletion of food stocks and the next harvest.
Marymount University Hunger Banquet Raises Funds For St. Lucy Project
World Hunger Education Service Board Director was in the news! She spoke at Marymount University about about national and world hunger.
6 Things You May Not Know About Women, Girls & Hunger
Investing in women and girls will play a huge role in ending global hunger. Get to know why they’re at the forefront of the development agenda and how everything from goats to the promise of a school meal are being used to maximize their potential to change the world.
Rural Women Are Essential to the Struggle Against Hunger
Rural women make up more than a quarter of the world’s population and 43 percent of the world’s agricultural labor force, according to UN Women.
The mother is the last to eat in developing countries
More than 120 million women in developing countries are underweight. Given that women are typically in charge of their household’s food production, experts say this female-hunger is due to gender inequality. #IWD
Bill And Melinda Gates Pledge $170 Million To Women’s Economic Empowerment
“When money flows into the hands of women who have the authority to use it, everything changes.”
Hungry on Campus
Student hunger does not end at high school graduation. Food insecurity is plaguing our college campuses, with thousands of students each year skipping meals, going to bed hungry and suffering in class. (Photo: Harold O. Levy)
Be Part of the Solution to Senior Hunger and Loneliness
September 10, 2017
By Jane Sandwood
Over a quarter of adults over the age of 65 live alone in America, with 79% of these being women. What’s even more of a concern is that 12% of these adults living alone don’t have enough money to pay their daily expenses. Food, shelter and warmth is a basic human right and there shouldn’t be seniors living without.
Taking care of yourself
Hunger has a terrible effect on seniors, the statistics are there – almost 10% of senior Americans face the threat of hunger. This figure has doubledin 15 years. Many of the older generation that go hungry are no longer taking care of themselves, and this is where they need help. Meals on wheels are essential in these circumstances, but shouldn’t be there for the elderly to have a little human contact, yet that is a common comment for so many people. The sad fact is that if you live on your own you are more likely be going hungry on a regular basis.
Feeding seniors, feeding the soul
What would you say is the key to a happy life when you’re older? The answer for most would be to be active and see family and friends often. Yet there are so many elderly that are living alone with very little contact from anyone, and sadly family. Visiting your loved ones is so important. A smile and a conversation with another person shouldn’t be a luxury, it should be normal. Even more seriously, there is a link between social isolation and poverty. People who are socially isolated are more likely to go hungry and to be diagnosed with dementia. It is certainly food for thought.
Visiting your loved ones
When was the last time you visited a family member in a care home? It might have been your Grandmother last week, or maybe an elderly aunt a month ago. And when you did, I bet it crossed your mind that “when I get old, I don’t want to move into a care home.” However, residential facilities can be wonderful places. They are homes full of peer groups, your nutritional needs are taken care of, there are organised activities for seniors, and staff on hand to help.
Then imagine being elderly, perhaps you have had a hip operation and you can’t get out and about. You’re living in your flat on your own with no one around. Sure, there’s “independence”, but living on your own can breed loneliness and isolation. What would you prefer? So next time you’re passing, just pop in. Ten minutes is no time at all, yet it can make the world of difference to how someone feels. Be part of the solution to combating loneliness.
Arthur Biography: Jane Sandwood is a professional freelance writer with over 10 years’ experience across many fields. She decided to move into freelancing to take advantage of the flexibility and work-life balance it offers. Jane has a particular interest in issues relating to health, fitness and nutrition.
