When you have one in seven of the global population going hungry you know there’s a problem. When there’s just as many suffering from hidden hunger, the problem gets even deeper. Yet there is actually more than enough food to feed everyone on the planet.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT There are 1 billion people going hungry in our world. 1 billion more suffer from ‘Hidden Hunger’ – where they don’t have enough of the vitamins and minerals they need for a healthy, balanced diet. The majority of those going hungry are actually poor farmers. When you have one in seven of the global population going hungry you know there’s a problem. When there’s just as many suffering from hidden hunger, the problem gets even deeper. Yet there is actually more than enough food to feed everyone on the planet.

WHAT THIS MEANS It is often the small-scale farmer who cannot produce enough food to eat or sell. However, the biggest absurdity of this is that the majority of those going hungry live in rural areas, where most people make a living from farming a small patch of land or looking after a few animals. That means it is the people who are trying to make their living off the land who are the ones that often go hungry.

WHAT IS THE SA DOING? The Salvation Army is helping these small-scale, rural farmers through animal and agricultural projects which help farmers support themselves and their families. The Salvation Army aims to improve the small-scale, rural skills of farmers so that their produce can increase and they then have enough food for themselves and their families, as well as to sell. The Salvation Army is providing training and education for the farmers which will help them obtain the skills and techniques that they need to have in order to get the best from their crops. Animals are also vitally important to poor communities as they can provide a variety of things, such as milk, eggs or meat.

HOW YOUR MONEY CAN HELP Shinoyi Nursery, Western Kenya Shinoyi Nursery in Western Kenya is developing the land around the school for farming and to provide community training on farming practices. Most of the community rely on low-paying sugar cane as their only income. By encouraging them to diversify their crops, they can use their land wisely to provide food as well as an income for their families. Shinoyi Nursery, Western Kenya

HOW YOUR MONEY CAN HELP Ertuo village, China In Ertuo village, China, goats have been provided to the community as part of a wider programme helping to improve the lives and livelihoods of the community. These animals can then be used for breeding or to provide milk and meat for their families. Villagers agree to pass on some of the goat kids to other families in need, ensuring the project keeps on expanding after the initial goats are given. Ertuo village, China

HUNGRY FOR CHANGE? CHANGE LIVES CHANGE HEARTS CHANGE MINDS If you want to see a world free of hunger, then join us and stand up for the billions of people who need more and better access to food. You can take action in a variety of different ways:

CHANGE LIVES Give Now Give Monthly Fundraise Donate to FARM and help us support farmers around the world by giving them the tools, training and techniques they need to make the best use of their land and grow enough food to support their families.

CHANGE HEARTS Buy Fairtrade Grow your own Eat seasonably Waste less Take action to eat ethically – buying Fairtrade, growing your own, eating seasonably and wasting less can all help you to have a positive impact. The food you choose to eat can have a knock-on effect for farmers around the world. (See the resource pack or www.salvationarmy.org.uk/farm for more on these ideas and what difference they make.)

CHANGE MINDS Spread the word Share online Use social media Tell your friends about this injustice and get them hungry for change – the resource pack has loads of resources to help you engage others and get them to take action too. The more of us talking about this, the harder it is for decision-makers to ignore us.

ORDER YOUR FREE PACK www.salvationarmy.org.uk/farm Find out more about how you can get HUNGRY FOR CHANGE by ordering your free resource pack or visiting: Find out more about how you can get HUNGRY FOR CHANGE by ordering your free resource pack or visiting www.salvationarmy.org.uk/farm. www.salvationarmy.org.uk/farm

CHANGE LIVES NOW Give money to support poor farmers: Online: www.salvationarmy.org.uk/farm By phone – 020 7367 4777 By post – Send a cheque made payable to ‘The Salvation Army’ with a cover note saying the donation is for FARM projects. Send your cheque to: The Salvation Army International Development (UK & Ireland) 101 Newington Causeway London SE1 6BN United Kingdom Give money to support poor farmers: Online: www.salvationarmy.org.uk/farm By phone – 020 7367 4777 By post – Send a cheque made payable to ‘The Salvation Army’ with a cover note saying the donation is for FARM projects. Send your cheque to: The Salvation Army International Development (UK & Ireland) 101 Newington Causeway London SE1 6BN United Kingdom

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