South Sudan, these photos capture the strength of women refugees
Nonostante fame, povertà e violenza le donne del Sud Sudan portano avanti la propria vita con dignità. Only a woman è il reportage che mostra tutta la loro forza.
10 actors committed to ending world hunger
Paul Newman In 1982, the late Paul Newman, together with writer Aaron Edward Hotchner, founded Newman’s Own, a food company that donates 100 per cent of its net profits to the foundation of the same name, which in turn distributes it to organizations and associations involved in environmental and social causes. This was the wish of
The sound of hunger, the video that makes the plight of 5 million children in the Sahel audible
https://youtu.be/i_K3a9Q_AO4 The passing of seasons is a natural phenomenon – but not in this case. June to September in the Sahel – an area in Africa that separates the Sahara desert to the north and the savanna to the south, and that crosses the continent from east to west – is the hunger season. This year
People are dying of hunger in South Sudan. We must take action now
by Jose Graziano Da Silva, Director-General of FAO Ertharin Cousin, Executive Director of the World Food Programme Anthony Lake, Executive Director of UNICEF The latest food security analysis in South Sudan has led to a declaration of famine in Leer and Mayendit counties in Greater Unity region. Two other counties are at risk of famine. The
Malnutrition in India, why it continues to be a threat 70 years after independence
India recently completed 69 years as an independent nation. Over these years the country has made progress in almost all fields and has become the world’s fastest growing economy. But the country still struggles to attain freedom from hunger and overcome the issue of malnutrition that results in the loss of about 3 million young
Let’s protect the world’s forests to end hunger and poverty, FAO says
Un rapporto della Fao mostra i casi virtuosi di alcuni paesi che sono riusciti a lottare contro la fame salvaguardando al contempo le foreste.
69 million children risk dying from preventable causes, according to UNICEF
UNICEF’s annual report shows progress, yet overall figures remain unacceptable. The UN agency calls for immediate action.
Malawi faces severe drought and declares a state of national disaster
Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika has declared a state of national disaster on 13 April. The country has been hit by a dreadful drought, which has been affecting Southern Africa for over a year. “According to our estimates, 2016 total maize production will drop by 12% compared to the previous year,” said the head of state. This
Hunger will kill 500,000 people by 2050, due to climate change
Uno studio dell’università di Oxford stima per la prima volta il numero di decessi che il clima provocherà facendo mancare sufficienti quantità di cibo.
El Niño’s effects in the Horn of Africa. Somali children are the most affected
Il Corno d’Africa è in ginocchio per colpa di siccità e carestia. Sono 58mila i bambini che combattono, ogni giorno, contro la fame. È tutta colpa di El Niño.