Bicycles, boats, and boda bodas
The old, wooden boat slid its way through the waters of Lake Kivu. The boat’s passengers steered the vessel, laden with heavy food boxes, toward Ishwa Island in Rwanda. They could see the shoreline in the distance, which could only be reached by boat. It was full of...
The crisis that’s killing Sri Lanka’s children
Children in Sri Lanka are dying of starvation, and almost no one is talking about it! This small country in South Asia isn’t making headlines or showing up all over social media. But over the past few months, a massive economic crisis has left 7 out of 10 families...
World Food Day: Not everyone has a pantry full of groceries
Can you imagine walking into your kitchen, opening the pantry, and finding nothing but dust and cobwebs? The shelves are bare. Your wallet is empty. And you have no idea when you’ll be able to eat again. Unfortunately, this is reality for people like Martha. She used...
Video: Starvation’s effect on children and their parents
As Kate shares her story, the toddler in her arms snuggles sleepily up against her shoulder. “My child is called Agnes,” the mother shares, a soft smile gracing her face.It’s difficult to tell how old Agnes is, just by looking at her. This is the way it often is in...
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