Hunger/Homelessness - articles
World Hunger - Asia
- An estimated 10% of China’s children under 5 are underweight, 3% suffer from wasting and 17% from stunting. In India, more than 50% are underweight and suffer from severe to moderate stunting; 18% suffer from wasting. more »
By Jerry Price - Oct 1, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Key Hunger Terms
Hunger—A condition in which people do not get enough food to provide the nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water) for active and healthy lives. more »
By Jerry Price - Oct 1, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
World Hunger - World Hunger Fund
- One hundred percent (100%) of each dollar given is used in a ministry.
- Every project is designed to not only meet physical needs, but also to accelerate, enhance and support evangelistic and church-planting field strategies. more »
By Jerry Price - Sep 1, 2006 - (8)
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
World Hunger - United States
Did You Know
- One in four people in a soup kitchen line is a child.
- 30% of the families surveyed were forced to choose between buying food and paying for medical care or medicine. more »
By Jerry Price - Sep 1, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
World Hunger - Africa
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has issued a warning that 27 sub-Saharan countries in Africa are now in need of help. The combination of local drought conditions and civil strife has resulted in 200 million malnourished people. more »
By Jerry Price - Sep 1, 2006 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Under the Neon
Las Vegas, Nevada, is a city like no other. On a three-mile stretch of road, one can visit the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, a sphinx, and numerous other famous sites. more »
By Tika Scoles - Sep 1, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Why should I support the Southern Baptist World Hunger Fund rather than charities on TV
Visit www.worldhungerfund.com for more information on the Southern Baptist World Hunger Fund.
- Only the Southern Baptist World Hunger Fund uses 100% of all contributions to feed hungry people. more »
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Christians’ Responsibility to the Needy
While there is a general expectation among many people that government is responsible for addressing the problems of poverty and hunger, Scripture indicates otherwise. more »
By Dwayne Hastings - Jul 1, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
World Hunger - South America
“A community oven was built in a housing project in the northern section of the city of Saenz Pena, Chaco, Argentina. A new business providing work for eight people was established. more »
By Jerry Price - Oct 1, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
World Hunger - Central America
“Even though the project is in its first year, it has already had an impact on alleviating hunger. More than 700 families have been able to store bean and rice seed and establish a cooperative system that guarantees their seed for the coming season. more »
By Jerry Price - Oct 1, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness