The Landless Workers' Movement (MST) rallying at the 6th National Congress last February. Photo by Alison Cohen. About a month ago, thousands of heartbroken soccer fans left Mineirão Stadium after Brazil lost to Germany 7-1 in the World Cup semifinals. The devastating defeat followed on the heels of protests against the $11.5 billion World Cup hosting expenses, shouldered mainly by
06-08-2014
Working with artists and the music community is part of the fabric of WhyHunger, starting with our founder, the late musician and activist Harry Chapin, and our current Executive Director, radio host Bill Ayres. Harry Chapin served as WhyHunger’s chief spokesperson and fundraiser, so when he tragically passed away in 1981, the music community rallied to help keep donations coming
31-07-2014
In light of Nelson Mandela Day (July 18th, his birthday), WhyHunger interviewed Ricado Jacobs of the Food Sovereignty Campaign of South Africa (fully, “Right to Agrarian Reform for Food Sovereignty”) to learn about the legacy of Nelson Mandela and to understand the current context of social movements in South Africa. Can you give some background on the South Africa Food
21-07-2014
The Landless Workers' Movement (MST) rallying at the 6th National Congress last February. Photo by Alison Cohen. About a month ago, thousands of heartbroken soccer fans left Mineirão Stadium after Brazil lost to Germany 7-1 in the World Cup semifinals. The devastating defeat followed on the heels of protests against the $11.5 billion World Cup hosting expenses, shouldered mainly by
06-08-2014
Working with artists and the music community is part of the fabric of WhyHunger, starting with our founder, the late musician and activist Harry Chapin, and our current Executive Director, radio host Bill Ayres. Harry Chapin served as WhyHunger’s chief spokesperson and fundraiser, so when he tragically passed away in 1981, the music community rallied to help keep donations coming
31-07-2014
In light of Nelson Mandela Day (July 18th, his birthday), WhyHunger interviewed Ricado Jacobs of the Food Sovereignty Campaign of South Africa (fully, “Right to Agrarian Reform for Food Sovereignty”) to learn about the legacy of Nelson Mandela and to understand the current context of social movements in South Africa. Can you give some background on the South Africa Food
21-07-2014