Sunday, April 19, 2009

"Have faith, end hunger"


"An estimated 963 million people in the world go hungry."

"One in ten households in the U.S. are living with hunger or are at risk of hunger."

These facts could go on for days. The fact of the matter is, that a large chunk of our society and our world are living below the poverty level. These statistics are just mere numbers, what is perhaps more important to focus on, is what efforts are being done to change these statistics.

Bread for the World is one organization who is doing just this. Bread for the World is a Christian affiliated organization who has many volunteers who donate their time to write letters and meet with members of Congress and help educate people and advocate the organization. 

The organization recognizes that above religious affiliations and other needs, that curing hunger is the most important goal. They believe that everyone must do their part to make these changes. They believe that by starting with the government, their voices will be heard louder across communities everywhere. 

They also believe that this goal of ending hunger is feasible. "The United Nations Development Program estimates that the basic health and nutrition needs of the world's poorest people could be met for an additional $13 billion a year. Animal lovers in the United States and Europe spend more than that on pet food each year." 

Although it may be a long shot, Bread for the World believes that by starting with education, that society as a whole can make a difference if we only "have faith, end hunger". 

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