"Giving to those in need what they could be gaining from their own initiative may well be the kindest way to destroy people." Drawing from four decades of experience as a Christian community developer in Atlanta, Robert Lupton delivers a sharp critique of the "compassion industry:" charitable organizations, congregations and individuals that engage in top-down, one-way giving. He argues that
21-12-2012
WhyHunger congratulates our partner and friend Maya Salsedo for winning the prestigious 2012 Brower Youth Award in recognition of her work for food justice, in particular her leadership in developing the Youth Food Bill of Rights. Maya was part of the first class of youth leaders back in 2007 at the youth empowerment and food justice program "Food, What?!" (also a 2012 Harry
18-12-2012
Two weeks ago, Wisconsin dairy farmer Joel Greeno, University of Minnesota student Anthony Pahnke and Maine vegetable farmer Bob St. Peter traveled to Immokalee, Florida, for a strategy session with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW). Joel and Bob are members of Wisconsin-based Family Farm Defenders, which is developing a campaign against Land O'Lakes, targeting the company for lowering the price
14-12-2012
Tomorrow is the final day of Hungerthon 2012, WhyHunger's annual campaign and radio broadcast to fight hunger! Join us and our amazing community partners as we work to make a difference in the lives of the 50 million Americans and one billion people worldwide for whom hunger is an everyday reality. At HungerthonStore.org, you can bid on over a hundred unique
11-12-2012
"Giving to those in need what they could be gaining from their own initiative may well be the kindest way to destroy people." Drawing from four decades of experience as a Christian community developer in Atlanta, Robert Lupton delivers a sharp critique of the "compassion industry:" charitable organizations, congregations and individuals that engage in top-down, one-way giving. He argues that
21-12-2012
WhyHunger congratulates our partner and friend Maya Salsedo for winning the prestigious 2012 Brower Youth Award in recognition of her work for food justice, in particular her leadership in developing the Youth Food Bill of Rights. Maya was part of the first class of youth leaders back in 2007 at the youth empowerment and food justice program "Food, What?!" (also a 2012 Harry
18-12-2012
Two weeks ago, Wisconsin dairy farmer Joel Greeno, University of Minnesota student Anthony Pahnke and Maine vegetable farmer Bob St. Peter traveled to Immokalee, Florida, for a strategy session with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW). Joel and Bob are members of Wisconsin-based Family Farm Defenders, which is developing a campaign against Land O'Lakes, targeting the company for lowering the price
14-12-2012
Tomorrow is the final day of Hungerthon 2012, WhyHunger's annual campaign and radio broadcast to fight hunger! Join us and our amazing community partners as we work to make a difference in the lives of the 50 million Americans and one billion people worldwide for whom hunger is an everyday reality. At HungerthonStore.org, you can bid on over a hundred unique
11-12-2012