Programs: Small-scale Farmers
One of the cruelest ironies of hunger is its disproportionate impact on small-scale farmers. The United Nations World Food Programme provides them with training and tools to grow their businesses.
Global hunger is a complex and sometimes overwhelming problem. But, there are some easy ways teachers can help students understand it and become empathetic humanitarians.
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After being friends, neighbors and farmers for years, five women in Tartous, Syria decided to come together and start their own business.
“I’ve not only seen the health of my children improve, but the health of my community. Our children are strong now," says Emeldah.
In honor of Grandparents’ Day, here are six stories of grandparents bringing joy, comfort and strength to their families.
For International Literacy Day, meet Furaha: a farmer in the DRC who created a new life for her family thanks to literacy training through the WFP and FAO.
"I must help as many as I can with the little that I have. To me, this is sadaqah (the Islamic notion of 'voluntary charity').”
It's hard to imagine the scale of childhood hunger. Our FAQ breaks down the issue into who, what, where, when and why.