by John Freund, CM | Dec 29, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The World Bank takes A Look Back at 2012: Year in Review See reports, issues, resources … Drop in extreme poverty rates World’s ocean/s in peril Women at work Curbing Corruption Safety nets that work Measuring the unbanked Think GREEN for inclusive growth...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 16, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Going behind the headlines… Yesterday, Newark Mayor Cory Booker finished his widely publicized “SNAP Challenge,” during which he subsisted solely on meals he could prepare on an average week’s worth of SNAP (formerly food stamps) benefits – which works out to...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 22, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
“In November, millions of people across America sit down at a dinner table and enjoy a generous Thanksgiving Day meal, but this isn’t the case for everyone. In the U.S. alone, more than 14 percent of households struggle to put food on the table and more than one...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 2, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Dine Out to End Hunger! With this tag St. John’s Bread and Life celebrates its 30th anniversary and kick’s off an innovative partnering with local restaurants to benefit those who hunger. From their newsletter…. Dear Friends, We are excited about... by John Freund, CM | Sep 15, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Map of the Day: Who is Hungry, Where? According to the World Food Program, from Africa and Asia to Latin America and the Near East, there are 925 million people in the world who do not get enough food to lead a normal, active life. This map from the World Food Program...
