COVID-19 is affecting the world but mostly deepening the hunger crisis in developing countries. An estimated 270 million people will face life-threatening food shortages this year alone. Food shortages are being caused by a number of factors like the increase in food prices, climate change and the pandemic. In addition,...
COVID-19 is affecting the world but mostly deepening the hunger crisis in developing countries. An estimated 270 million people will face life-threatening food shortages this year alone. Food shortages are being caused by a number of factors like the increase in food prices, climate change and the pandemic. In addition, many of these developing countries are struggling with political uncertainty and ongoing conflicts. Somalia ranked as one of the hungriest countries in the world this year. Battling a decade of droughts and over 30 years of civil conflict, leaving behind tragedy and famine. The pandemic and the strict lockdown measures have increased world hunger alarmingly. Due to widespread economic shutdowns, this has caused job loss and disruptions in the food supply. Many people living in developing countries rely on agriculture to support and provide for their families. With the increase in food prices and having no income, many of these families faced hardship and needed assistance from charities like Canadian Food for Children.
A charity which was founded by Andrew Simone with the help of Mother Teresa in 1985, which helps to feed the world’s hungry. Andrew was born on May 12, 1938 in Etobicoke, Canada and is a graduate from Queen’s University who became a dermatologist in 1968. Andrew and his wife Joan have 13 children and have helped foster many other children. Both Andrew and his wife are devoted to their Catholic faith and received a calling from God to become servants. They both wanted to do more to help the hunger crisis and felt they had been blessed with more than enough and donated their savings worth more than $150,000 to different charities. They both knew they could do more to help world hunger through their charity and with the support of other volunteers and large corporate partners they are able to ship 5 million kilos of food per year to these developing countries. The charity also ships new and recycled clothing, medicine and school supplies which have been sent to many countries such as Sierra Leone and the Philippines. In 2005, they founded a sister charity called Silent Children’s Mission, which provides monetary assistance to countries where they cannot send containers. Both these charities have helped many developing countries over the years.
Andrew Simone and his wife have made great contributions to help fight world hunger and poverty. The world is definitely a better place because of Andrew and Joan
who have shown devotion, love and support to fight world hunger. They have both
demonstrated the beatitude “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” They have dedicated their lives supporting and
protecting the lives of others. They have improved the lives of many families across the world through both their charities and continue to help fight World Hunger.
Food for The Hungry, a charity founded in 1971 by Dr. Larry Ward has been working with over 20 developing countries over the world providing resources such as food, clean water, medical aid, and education to communities living in extreme poverty. Dr. Larry Ward was born on December 14, 1924 in Sidney, New York. He graduated in 1949 from Wheaton College in 1949 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree. His strong Christian belief led him to be drawn to people who were affected by crisis situations and has dedicated himself to help feed the hungry one at a time. Ward often speaks of a dream he had one evening where he was looking into the faces of 12,000 people dying of starvation. This he believes was a calling from God which opened his eyes to do even more to help the vulnerable. In 1970 Ward left his position as executive vice president at World Vision where he witnessed first-hand the extreme poverty crisis around the world. This allowed Ward to focus more on his mission and help the poorest communities.
Today, Food for The Hungry has directly impacted the lives of over three million people by providing food, nutrition, education programs, water and sanitation, as well as humanitarian response to emergencies. FH has responded to many devastating world crises and has helped communities rebuild after natural
disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes and tsunamis. FH has helped 1.2 million refugees who have been displaced due to violence and conflicts. FH mission is to help the most vulnerable communities by partnering with local leaders and developing a plan of action that would most benefit the community. The community development happens in four phases with the intention of graduating them in approximately 10-12 years. Their goal is to walk alongside the communities and build enough training to allow for these communities to succeed.
This support has allowed over 2,879 communities to become more resilient and self-sufficient. FH believes that children are the most vulnerable and believe that education is key in helping these communities strive. Providing basic needs like food, water, medication and education will allow for children to have a chance for a better future.
FH strongly believes that we need to do more to help and fight for the poor. Dr. Larry Ward has demonstrated the beatitude “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall
be called sons and daughters of God” because he has dedicated his life responding
to human suffering all over the world. His charity has helped the poorest communities by providing critical aid and education. The world is definitely a better place because of Dr. Larry Ward and his fight to end world hunger.
In 2015 the United Nations developed a goal to end poverty in all forms by 2030. But poverty rates in Sub-Saharan Africa have risen over the past years. It is estimated that about 500 million people could be living in extreme poverty if significant action is not taken. Almost half of the population in this region is living without everyday essentials like food, water, or shelter. The ongoing impacts of war, genocide, famine and land availability are increasing the poverty rates in this region. Climate change is another factor impacting Sub-Saharan the increasing temperatures, precipitation and rising sea levels are threatening human health, safety and food supply. Population growth is on the rise due to high fertility rates causing more strain on food supply and proper health care. Many African children are suffering from growth disorders due to malnutrition which is causing physical and mental underdevelopment in children. Sub-Saharan has the highest infant mortality rates because many children are not receiving the proper medical attention, education and are being forced into child labour. Sub-Saharan and the rest of Africa need our help to even stand a chance to end poverty.
ONE is an international organization which has been fighting poverty all over the world but particularly in Africa. The organization was founded in 2004 by Bono and Bobby Shriver with the help of 11 non-profit humanitarian advocacy organizations. The organization helps by raising public awareness by pressuring political leaders to support policies that would help improve and save lives across the world. Paul David Hewson known as Bono the lead singer in the band U2 was born on May 10, 1960 in Dublin, Ireland. Bono is a son of a Roman Catholic postal worker and a Protestant mother, who passed away when he was only 14. Bono joined the band U2 in 1976 and began touring almost immediately, releasing their first album in 1980. Many of his song lyrics are full of references to Jesus Christ and Christianity. His faith has always been important in his life and career and the reason why he is so passionate about helping the poor.
In 1985, Bono and his band U2 performed at Live Aid, which was a benefit concert organized to raise funds for famine in Ethiopia. After the event, this inspired Bono to travel to Ethiopia together with his wife to help with a famine relief project. During his mission what he saw shocked him so much that he was even more determined to make a change. The ONE organization has made many improvements worldwide but particularly in Africa. It is said that 8 million people are now on life preserving medications, malaria death rates have declined and 50 million more children are able to attend school.
Bono and his organization continue to put pressure on governments to do more to help the poverty crisis. His dedication and passion to fight for this cause demonstrates the beatitude “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Bono is making the world a better place by pressuring governments to support policies to improve the lives of many people. The contributions that Bono has made and his determination to end world hunger has helped and continues to improve the lives of many people.
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