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August 19, 2019

World Humanitarian Day 2019: WhyHunger recognizing Humanitarians Everyday

In 2009, the United Nations General Assembly began celebrating World Humanitarian Day on August 19th, commemorating the anniversary of the 2003 Canal Hotel Bombing in Baghdad, Iraq. The explosion left the UN headquarters of Iraq in shambles and 22 people lost their lives, including the…

February 16, 2012

The Little Old Lady at the Checkout Counter: Preserving the American Dream

By Bill Ayres, WhyHunger Co-Founder and Executive Director

February 13, 2012

Banking on Vacancy: Groundbreaking Report from Picture the Homeless

“There are homeless people, and there are peopleless homes.” These were the opening remarks of Owen Rogers of Picture the Homeless (PTH) at the launching…

February 13, 2012

Organic Farmers Take Monsanto to Court

In a show of courage, calculation, and common sense, a group of organic farmers, their supporters, and their lawyers recently appeared at the federal courthouse…

February 10, 2012