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April 30, 2024

Haiti A Nation on the Brink – Why is There Hunger?

By: Chavannes Jean-Baptiste In this powerful piece, Chavannes Jean-Baptiste, spokesman of the Peasant Movement of Papaye, provides insight into the hunger crisis Haiti faces today. If you would like to help, you can donate here. POR QUE EL HAMBRE? Es una pregunta muy importante en…

February 25, 2020

Black Farmers in Cuba

Last November, a delegation comprised of U.S. based grassroots organization attended an encounter organized by the National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP) Asociación Nacional de…

February 14, 2020

The Racialization of SNAP Policy

By Rae Gomes, US Programs Manager at WhyHunger I had been told by another Black mother to go to the Dekalb Job Center office right…

February 13, 2020

The ROOT Report: Awakening the healing traditions of Afro-Caribbean food

In the South Bronx and Northern Manhattan, many people find it difficult to get consistent access to fresh, healthy and nutritious…

January 17, 2020

Statement from WhyHunger on Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Plan to Cut Food Stamps

New York (January 17, 2020) – Alison Cohen, Senior Director of Programs at WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding…

January 17, 2020

Statement from WhyHunger on Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Plan to Cut Food Stamps

New York (January 17, 2020) – Alison Cohen, Senior Director of Programs at WhyHunger, issued the following statement regarding the lawsuit filed by 14 states,…

January 17, 2020

An Afternoon with Levante Popular de Juventude

Between 1940 and 1970, Brazil began to urbanize at a rapid pace. The number of people living in cities increased from 15% to 50% largely…

January 16, 2020

FoodShare Toronto: Food Access Problems Need Food Justice Solutions

We are excited to continue our powerful Food Justice Voices series with FoodShare Toronto: Food Access Problems Need Food Justice Solutions. Food Justice Voices is…

January 15, 2020

“We are the sea!” Traditional Fisherfolk in Indonesia: Protecting the Ocean as a Source of Life

Aquamarine, crystal clear water as far as the eye can see. White sand beaches littered with nothing more than perfectly formed cowrie shells and the…

January 9, 2020

The ROOT Report: A Healthier Path for Youth

The problem of hunger is complex, and the best solutions often tackle multiple issues at once. GrowingChange, a youth rehabilitation and…

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Haiti A Nation on the Brink – Why is There Hunger?