In Memoriam

William Garvelink

The Passing of William Garvelink, Food and Disaster Leader

by September 10, 2025

William Garvelink, from Falls Church, Virginia, who led how US aid could go to persons displaced within their country’s borders, passed away this August 23 unexpectedly.  Known to all as Bill, he studied Latin American history and dreamt of being a university professor before getting work at the ...

David Nabarro, Nutrition Leader, Passed Away

by August 4, 2025

Sir David Nabarro, a distinguished British physician, international civil‑servant, and global health visionary, passed away at his home on July 25, 2...

Rest in Peace, Dr. Gretel Pelto

by July 29, 2025

Nutritional anthropologist and inspiration to many, Gretel Pelto, passed away on July 15, 2025 at the age of 85.  "She was a  delightful person who sparked my imagination" said a nutritional anthropologist colleague. Pelto was a pioneer in promoting formative research as a precondition...

Remembering Don Kennedy, Human Biologist

by November 4, 2024

Don Kennedy, who passed away four years ago, was founder of the  unique Human Biology program at Stanford University, where he served as a role model as arguably the most influential teacher of his generation, particularly teaching about intersections of biology, ecology and policies.  In addition...

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    For the past 50 years, since its founding in 1976, the mission of World Hunger Education Service is to undertake programs, including Hunger Notes, that
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