Network. Nearly One Billion Go to Bed Hungry. It would be the tragedy of all tragedies if we did not have enough food in the world to feed everyone.
Fortunately, that is not the case . . . there IS enough food for everyone. The problem is that the food is not getting to those who need it due to distribution issues, inefficiencies, and economics. The good news is that we can fix these things. The World Bank put out the following video, which seems a little ominous through the first couple of minutes . . . probably because it is a very serious crisis being faced by the 1 billion people who go to bed hungry each day. However, the final minute reflects the real hope in overcoming this issue through "Putting Food First". What can an individual do? Be aware. Help where you can. Tell our leaders to make it a priority . . . Hey!! Marg Delahunty Inadvertantly Uncovers the Real Enemy of Poverty (October 27, 2011) Okay, I'm weak . . .
I just can't resist the temptation to weigh in on the debacle of the last couple of days involving Toronto's mayor, Rob Ford. Please forgive me . . . it's not for the reasons you might expect. Normally I wouldn't comment on a municipal event that on its surface really doesn't have anything to do with governing directly. However, this event so perfectly illustrates an attitude that interferes with helping those in need that I have to take the plunge. First some context. Essentially, after being approached, a smiling Mayor Ford climbs into his vehicle only to immediately get out and go into his house. I can understand how he may have been annoyed, caught off guard, or not known how to respond.
He called 911 when it was absolutely unnecessary to do so, and then was extremely abusive in the process. It is self-righteous sense of entitlement by those with resources, authority, and influence that I believe is the real enemy of poverty. Hey!! Poverty is a Human Rights Issue. An Iraqi woman requests more rice from a window of a soup kitchen used to feed Iraqis in need.
An estimated 23% of Iraqis live below the poverty line. © Spencer Platt/Getty Images Every year, more than 6 million children die from malnutrition. Every day, more than 800 million people go to bed hungry. Every minute, a woman dies in pregnancy or childbirth. All of these tragedies have one thing in common: poverty. Today is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, a day that started in 1993 by the UN “to promote awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution in all countries.” As the world reflects back on what has been achieved, how much farther we still have to go, and how we can get there, we must consider how closely interwoven poverty is with the lives of women around the world. The solutions lie in action–action from all of us. Each of us brings strength to this fight. And, crucially, there is a role for each of us to play - wherever we are in the world. Chickenfoot - "Three And A Half Letters (I Need A Job)" OFFICIAL.