Worldwide Hunger & Starvation News – January 7, 2012
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We’re into the first week of 2012 and food insecure troubled areas globally are not making front page news. The situation in the Horn of Africa has eased somewhat, but there are still many who face shortages in food supplies. The Sudan, North Korea, India, Pakistan, the Phillippines, Haiti and several areas of South America remain areas of concern. There are continued success stories around the world, but there is much work yet to be done. We look forward with you to making outstanding inroads in the fight against starvation & hunger in the coming year!
From the Wall Street Journal, a report on comments from Jose Graziano de Silva (FAO’s new director) for the 2012 global outlook.
Food prices may ease slightly in 2012 as the global economy slows, but are unlikely to decline significantly from 2011 levels, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said on Tuesday…..
Food Price Volatility Threatens Rise in Hunger
Jose Graziano de Silva comments further in the Huffington Post.
This year, the traditional year-end exercise of reflecting on the successes and failures of the past 12 months, and looking ahead to the coming ones, holds special significance for me. Last June marked a personal turning point, with my election as director-general of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. I took up my duties on Jan. 1 and my job will be to make that date another turning point — turning the tide in the fight against hunger…..
Yong Kwon, of the Asia Times, reviews the outlook for North Korea following the death of Kim Jong II.
Alongside acquiring food aid from the United States without compromising its nuclear capabilities, Pyongyang’s primary objective will be geared towards curbing rampant food prices and bringing inflation under control. Although this may not appear as spectacular as a show of military might, the stakes are high as this will be the first real test for the regime in the post-Kim Jong-il era….
A Legacy of Death and Inflation
Pamela Philipose, of the Asia Sentinel, reports on a success story in India.
The grain – maize or wheat, sometimes both – tribal families scratch out from their rain-fed plots typically lasts for five months in the year. For the rest of the time, the community is dependent on small income from minor forest produce and through rearing goats….
Transforming India’s Tribal Kids in 60 Days
Our founder, Rick McNary, met with State representatives of the USDA and the Kansas Department of Agriculture regarding further development of our Numana Gardens initiative. Community Gardens can be one method of helping the U.S. food insecure. As we continue to build our model to go nationwide, we’re delighted to see the efforts that others are already making. From WTXL TV of Tallahassee, FL, a great story on how a garden is helping to meet the local need.
Volunteers and workers with the Second Harvest of the Big Bend worked to gather crops Saturday that would otherwise go to waste…..
Second Harvest volunteers pick greens for hungry residents
Lee Francis and Dianne Saison of the Northern Neck News recap how hunters in Virginia help the hungry with their donations of meat.
“There are so many people that are unemployed and we all are suffering a little bit,” Robin said. “This is a great protein, one of the only ones provided to many recipients, that is lean and can really be stretched to provide needed nourishment.”
Lean Times for Hunters for the Hungry
From the Deseret News, Larry Sagers offers a suggestion on how you can help locally as well.
Since 1995, more than 16 million pounds of produce providing more than 60 million meals have been donated by American gardeners. All this is done without government subsidy or bureaucratic red tape — just people helping people….
Plant an extra row or garden bed to share with needy
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