News - CHILDREN: International development

UNICEF says world's children need to be at the top of the agenda during run up to Xmas and beyond

News - SOUTH AFRICA: Climate change talks

NGOs call for action as leaders prepare for crucial UN climate change conference in Durban

Environmental charities are calling on world leaders to get tough on climate change during their UN conference in Durban.

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News - INDIA: SOS Children's Villages

Children's charity issues annual sponsorship appeal to help Indian children

Why not sponsor a child in India this Christmas?

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Charity Spotlight: Action Against Hunger

Country
Canada

Category
Research & Development

Charity Mission Statement

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Our mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations of conflict, war and natural disaster.

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Charity Spotlight: Hunger Project In New Zealand

Country
New Zealand

Category
Research & Development

Charity Mission Statement

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Ending hunger in Africa, South Asia, and Latin America through three essential activities: mobilizing village clusters at the grassroots level to build self-reliance, empowering women as key change agents, and forging effective partnerships with local government.

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News - UNITED STATES: Food insecurity

Minorities most at risk of hunger, says US Govt report

Millions of Americans cannot afford enough to eat with minority groups bearing the brunt of the food crisis.

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