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Bread for the World: Ending Hunger through Christian Advocacy

Discover the pressing issue of hunger affecting 923 million people globally, including 11.7 million children in the US. Learn about Bread for the World, a Christian movement founded in 1972 that challenges leaders to combat hunger both domestically and abroad. Explore facts on international hunger, achievements in reducing infant mortality rates, and future goals. Understand the impact of domestic hunger on 4% of US households, leading to chronic health issues and behavioral problems. Find out how Bread for the World works towards ending hunger through advocacy, school-age children programs, and awareness activities. Join the mission to end hunger by advocating for policy changes and supporting initiatives to alleviate poverty and hunger.

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Bread for the World: Ending Hunger through Christian Advocacy

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  1. Bread for the World Krystle Groseclose Peifer BIOL 062

  2. Hunger is a Broad Subject

  3. Hunger is a Broad Subject • 923 Million People

  4. Hunger is a Broad Subject • 923 Million People • US: 11.7 Million children live with “Hunger”

  5. Hunger is a Broad Subject • 923 Million People • US: 11.7 Million children live with “Hunger” • $13 Billion

  6. Bread for the World = end hunger

  7. Bread for the World = end hunger • Christian Movement • 1972

  8. Bread for the World = end hunger • Christian Movement • 1972 • Challenges leaders

  9. Bread for the World • Christian Movement • 1972 • Challenges leaders • Abroad and at home

  10. International Hunger: Facts • One child every five seconds dies from hunger related issues

  11. International Hunger: Facts • One child every five seconds dies from hunger related issues • 2005: 1.4 billion live in poverty

  12. International Hunger: What BFW does • Millennium Challenge Account (MCA)

  13. International Hunger: What BFW does • Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) • Background

  14. International Hunger: What BFW does • Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) • Background • Achievements

  15. International Hunger: What BFW does • Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) • Background • Achievements • Future Goals

  16. International Hunger Progress • Last 20 yr = reduced infant mortality by 33%

  17. International Hunger Progress • Last 20 yr = reduced infant mortality by 33% • Smallpox has been eradicated

  18. International Hunger Progress • Last 20 yr = reduced infant mortality by 33% • Smallpox has been eradicated • 3 million saved with USAID immunization

  19. International Hunger Progress • Last 20 yr = reduced infant mortality by 33% • Smallpox has been eradicated • 3 million saved with USAID immunization • United Nations Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade (1981-1990) : 1.3 billion = access to drinkable water

  20. Domestic Hunger: A Problem • 4% of US households experience hunger

  21. Domestic Hunger: A Problem • 4% of US households experience hunger • Higher levels of chronic illness, anxiety and depression, and behavior problems

  22. Domestic Hunger: A Problem • 4% of US households experience hunger • Higher levels of chronic illness, anxiety and depression, and behavior problems • 26.5 million people use food stamps each month

  23. Domestic Hunger: What BFW does • School-Age Children

  24. Domestic Hunger: What BFW does • School-Age Children • Obesity & Poverty?!

  25. Domestic Hunger: What BFW does • School-Age Children • Obesity & Poverty?! • Summer food Programs

  26. What is BFW? Mission Statement: Bread for the World is a collective Christian voice urging our nation’s decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad. By changing policies, programs and conditions that allow hunger and poverty to persist, we provide help and opportunity far beyond the communities in which we live.

  27. What can YOU do? • Write to your Rep • http://capwiz.com/bread/dbq/officials/ • Awareness Activities • Donate

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