When employees at a San Francisco food bank had exhausted all options to fix a toxic work environment, unionizing changed everything. Unions are often misunderstood or even thought to be a thing of the past, but today, workers in high profile companies and non-profits across the country are organizing more than ever. From Amazon to Starbucks, workers are feeling unheard
13-10-2022
Agroecology is a way of life for millions of small-scale farmers around the world. It brings communities together to create their own solutions as they produce healthy food and conserve soil, water, and local seeds. It blends science with Indigenous knowledge and the wisdom of those who work the land and waters. Agroecology is a way for families and communities
12-10-2022
This back-to-school season, WhyHunger is breaking down what our work is all about…starting with our ABCs. Join us to learn the key terms we all – even our littlest readers – need to understand as we work together to end hunger for good! [WPGP gif_id="36144" width="600"] BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and people of color. Pronounced “bye-pock,” this is a
12-10-2022
This back-to-school season, WhyHunger is breaking down what our work is all about…starting with our ABCs. Join us to learn the key terms we all – even our littlest readers – need to understand as we work together to end hunger for good! [WPGP gif_id="36139" width="600"] Crisis Intervention is an immediate response to an urgent issue designed to reduce damage
12-10-2022
This back-to-school season, WhyHunger is breaking down what our work is all about…starting with our ABCs. Join us to learn the key terms we all – even our littlest readers – need to understand as we work together to end hunger for good! [WPGP gif_id="36131" width="600"] WhyHunger’s approach to end hunger is unique. We address both immediate needs for food
12-10-2022
At WhyHunger, we envision a fundamental shift in the way the world eats, rooted in shared resources, respect for the earth, and dignity for all people. And we believe the best way to achieve this goal is by working towards food sovereignty. Food Sovereignty is a term coined in 90s by La Via Campesina, an international peasant movement that represents
12-10-2022
J is for January, but in our world, it’s also for Justice! At Whyhunger, we believe that justice means that everyone has equitable access to the resources they need to survive and thrive. That may sound broad, but at its core, we mean that all people, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status, deserve to enjoy a
12-10-2022
As the crisis of capitalism and climate deepens, Indigenous people are leading the way in the defense of Mother Earth and humanity. Through our Global Movements Program, WhyHunger works to support the protagonism of Indigenous people in their demands for sovereignty, defense of life and wellbeing. And central to Indigenous protagonism is the concept of kinship, or the interconnectedness and
12-10-2022
L is for Land defenders At WhyHunger, we know that land and the people that own, farm, and work it, are at the center of the movement towards food sovereignty. Land rights are what drive a community to control their own food systems and protect themselves against environmental degradation, industrial development, resource extraction, and community encroachment. Globally, the land holds
12-10-2022
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When employees at a San Francisco food bank had exhausted all options to fix a toxic work environment, unionizing changed everything. Unions are often misunderstood or even thought to be a thing of the past, but today, workers in high profile companies and non-profits across the country are organizing more than ever. From Amazon to Starbucks, workers are feeling unheard
13-10-2022
Agroecology is a way of life for millions of small-scale farmers around the world. It brings communities together to create their own solutions as they produce healthy food and conserve soil, water, and local seeds. It blends science with Indigenous knowledge and the wisdom of those who work the land and waters. Agroecology is a way for families and communities
12-10-2022
This back-to-school season, WhyHunger is breaking down what our work is all about…starting with our ABCs. Join us to learn the key terms we all – even our littlest readers – need to understand as we work together to end hunger for good! [WPGP gif_id="36144" width="600"] BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and people of color. Pronounced “bye-pock,” this is a
12-10-2022
This back-to-school season, WhyHunger is breaking down what our work is all about…starting with our ABCs. Join us to learn the key terms we all – even our littlest readers – need to understand as we work together to end hunger for good! [WPGP gif_id="36139" width="600"] Crisis Intervention is an immediate response to an urgent issue designed to reduce damage
12-10-2022
This back-to-school season, WhyHunger is breaking down what our work is all about…starting with our ABCs. Join us to learn the key terms we all – even our littlest readers – need to understand as we work together to end hunger for good! [WPGP gif_id="36131" width="600"] WhyHunger’s approach to end hunger is unique. We address both immediate needs for food
12-10-2022
At WhyHunger, we envision a fundamental shift in the way the world eats, rooted in shared resources, respect for the earth, and dignity for all people. And we believe the best way to achieve this goal is by working towards food sovereignty. Food Sovereignty is a term coined in 90s by La Via Campesina, an international peasant movement that represents
12-10-2022
J is for January, but in our world, it’s also for Justice! At Whyhunger, we believe that justice means that everyone has equitable access to the resources they need to survive and thrive. That may sound broad, but at its core, we mean that all people, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status, deserve to enjoy a
12-10-2022
As the crisis of capitalism and climate deepens, Indigenous people are leading the way in the defense of Mother Earth and humanity. Through our Global Movements Program, WhyHunger works to support the protagonism of Indigenous people in their demands for sovereignty, defense of life and wellbeing. And central to Indigenous protagonism is the concept of kinship, or the interconnectedness and
12-10-2022
L is for Land defenders At WhyHunger, we know that land and the people that own, farm, and work it, are at the center of the movement towards food sovereignty. Land rights are what drive a community to control their own food systems and protect themselves against environmental degradation, industrial development, resource extraction, and community encroachment. Globally, the land holds
12-10-2022
27-09-2022