by Tristan Quinn-Thibodeau, Outreach and Partnerships Manager I am writing from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the 20th UN Commission on Sustainable Development Summit. Called Rio+20, this is the largest global summit on sustainability and development. Nearly every country is participating, with delegations numbering in the hundreds and even thousands—all debating the future of human society. Because the world is
22-06-2012
There's only one more week to apply for WhyHunger's 2013 Harry Chapin Self-Reliance Awards! Recipients receive cash awards of up to $10,000, are honored at the annual WhyHunger Chapin Awards Dinner in New York City and are invited to attend a networking day with current and past winners! Tell us how your organization is making an impact! Applications are due
22-06-2012
This afternoon, the full Senate passed its version of the food and farm bill, missing an opportunity to improve the nation's health and environment, reduce hunger, and support family farmers. The Senate bill would slash $4.5 billion from SNAP (formally known as food stamps), cut funding for conservation, eliminate already modest support for minority farmers, and continue to subsidize agribusiness
21-06-2012
by Tristan Quinn-Thibodeau, Outreach and Partnerships Manager I am writing from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the 20th UN Commission on Sustainable Development Summit. Called Rio+20, this is the largest global summit on sustainability and development. Nearly every country is participating, with delegations numbering in the hundreds and even thousands—all debating the future of human society. Because the world is
22-06-2012
There's only one more week to apply for WhyHunger's 2013 Harry Chapin Self-Reliance Awards! Recipients receive cash awards of up to $10,000, are honored at the annual WhyHunger Chapin Awards Dinner in New York City and are invited to attend a networking day with current and past winners! Tell us how your organization is making an impact! Applications are due
22-06-2012
This afternoon, the full Senate passed its version of the food and farm bill, missing an opportunity to improve the nation's health and environment, reduce hunger, and support family farmers. The Senate bill would slash $4.5 billion from SNAP (formally known as food stamps), cut funding for conservation, eliminate already modest support for minority farmers, and continue to subsidize agribusiness
21-06-2012