Countries in crisis: Uganda
It’s often called “the Pearl of Africa,” and with good reason. Uganda has captured the hearts of many travelers throughout the years. In fact, many believe it was Winston Churchill that coined the nickname. And the name is true. With its tropical climate, beautiful...
4 of your most frequently asked questions about the hunger crisis
If global hunger were a category on Jeopardy, how many questions would you be able to answer? All of them? Some? None? No matter if you’re well-versed on the subject or if you’re a novice, knowledge is the first step to helping save the lives of children around the...
A meal plan that saves lives
Stomach cramping and growling, Katherine pulls herself out of bed every morning and wonders if today will be the day she eats again. She looks around her family’s home, studying the bare shelves and the empty containers. Katherine’s optimism begins to fade. At 15, her...
Feed a child and fuel his future
Right now, a little boy in Uganda is sitting in school, eager to learn, and eager to build a bright future. He has dreams of being a teacher or a doctor or a mechanic when he grows up. There’s just one problem. Today the little boy can’t focus on his lessons. He...
Rescue a child from the red zone
What does starvation look like? You’ve probably seen the images — children with swollen bellies, bony legs, and brittle, yellowed hair. Those images are devastating, but they are just one part of the harsh reality of a global food crisis. Starvation also looks like a...
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