Border security negotiations begin anew this week in an effort to avoid shutdown 2.0. But two anti-hunger experts argue that lawmakers should really be focused
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Hunger On College Campuses: Why Are Students In America Going To Class On An Empty Stomach?
Joao Fonseca
It is part of the Hollywood version of the American college experience, to be a broke student surviving on instant noodles in a dormitory. But
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Emergency Support Needed As Community Organizations Rebuild After Devastating Dam Collapse In Brazil
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All photos courtesy of Ricardo Stuckert On January 25th, a dam collapsed in southeastern Brazil unleashing a devastating torrent of toxic mining waste that killed at
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Life Under The Dictatorship vs. Life Under Sandinismo
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WhyHunger was part of a recent delegation organized by Friends of the ATC (Farmworkers Union). Delegates lived and worked alongside ATC members. Susan Lagos, a
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Facing the Shutdown: An Interview with Shatimah Brathwaite
Colin Lawton
Co-written by Colin Lawton, Communications Manager of WhyHunger & Alison Cohen, Senior Director of WhyHunger Interview conducted by Colin Lawton Almost a
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At a Crossroads in the UK: Can charity and social justice co-exist in the response to food poverty? By Alison Cohen
Alison Cohen
By Alison Cohen, Senior Director of Programs, WhyHunger “In the past five years in the UK, we have seen a steep rise in the number
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Hungerthon Raises $1 Million
Debbie Grunbaum
WhyHunger announced today that its annual Hungerthon campaign raised over $1 million for the third year in a row. Funds raised through Hungerthon support innovative
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Historic Moment! United Nations General Assembly Adopts the Declaration on the Rights to Peasants
Alison Cohen
Reported by Alison Cohen and Colin Lawton For the past 2 months, #PeasantRightsNow has been the focal point of a delegation from across the globe
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Food Insecurity: A Denial of Human Rights
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This Op-ed by Alison Cohen and Emily Mattheisen was first published by The Hill. As the 39th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
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WhyHunger’s 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
Elena
It’s that time of year again! As we get ready for the holidays, we’re always on the lookout for the perfect gifts for loved ones.
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