In this fact sheet, we will look at the history of hunger in Africa and current trends, review the unique characteristics and challenges of each of the five subregions, discuss why hunger is so persistent on the continent, and touch on some of the solutions that are making a difference.
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The House and Senate passed the Global Food Security Act, with the House vote on July 6. The vote was 359 in favor, 53 against, with 11 not voting. See how your congressperson voted ...
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A couple years ago, I visited a soup kitchen where one of my drivers delivers a lot of produce. Sandy, the kitchen manager, told me how much the fresh produce meant to them and to the neighbors they serve. It’s within walking distance of low-income...
Bread for the World members visited Capitol Hill on June 7 to advocate for child and maternal nutrition programs in the United States and around the world. These “faith lobbyists” urged members of Congress to pass the Global Food Security Ac...
Paul Ryan is pushing lawmakers to tackle an issue Republicans have long ignored, but all Democrats see are cuts—and a familiar foil....
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