Presentation by Kathe Pocker

 Big goal: eradication of world hunger THE PROBLEM OF WORLD HUNGER

 Humanitarian food-aid organization  Not affiliated with a religious group  501 ( c )(3) non-profit organization WHO THEY ARE

 Founded in 1999  Started by Richard Proudfit  Worked with food scientists to develop the ideal food for starving children  Companies included Cargil, General Mills, Archer Daniels Midland, and Pillsbury FOUNDING

 International Headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota  Around 80 satellites in US and Canada  Distribute to over 60 countries around the world  Countries in Africa include: Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe LOCATIONS

 Mission: “To significantly reduce the number of hungry children in the US and to feed starving children throughout the world.”  Vision: “To continue setting up food packaging satellites in each state of the US, to spearhead community and youth volunteer packaging of Kids Against Hunger’s highly nutritious meals, and to deliver Kids Against Hunger’s food in the US and worldwide through partnerships with other humanitarian organizations.”  “Compassion meets innovation” MISSION AND VISION

 Richard Proudfit  Raised through donations  Average program cost to produce each meal is $0.23  $50 will buy 216 meals FUNDING

 Volunteer driven so very little overhead expenses  Set up satellites at no cost  In 2009 approximately 8 million dollars worth of meals were packaged with a salary structure of $362,000  Access to financial statements  Will be undergoing a review by the Charities Review Council this year  Listed on GuideStar, but currently no reviews WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?

 Large source of easily digestible protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins needed by a malnourished child’s body  Offers all nine essential amino acids  Meets the needs of starving children  Better meal source than the widespread rice and beans mix  Not just a meal; leads to better health THE FOOD

 1) High-quality white, long-grain rice  2) Vitamin-fortified, crushed soy  3) Dehydrated blend of six vegetables  4) “The secret sauce” vitamin and mineral powder INGREDIENTS

Vitamins Provided Vitamin A Good for: Eyesight, growth, appetite and taste Signs of deficiency: Night-blindness Vitamin B6 Good for: Preventing skin conditions, nerve problems, helps the body absorb protein and carbohydrate Signs of deficiency: Skin inflammation Vitamin B12 Good for: Making red blood and the formation of the nerves Signs of deficiency: Tiredness, breathing difficulties, dizziness, abnormalities in nerve tissue function Vitamin C Good for: Immune defense system, protection from viruses and bacteria, healing wounds, reducing cholesterol, cell lifespan, preventing scurvy Signs of deficiency: Tiredness, bleeding gums, slow-healing wounds Vitamin D Good for: Strong bones and teeth Signs of deficiency: Unhealthy teeth, osteomalacia (causes weakening of bones), rickets in children. Vitamin E Good for: Fighting toxins - vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant Signs of deficiency: Weak muscles and fertility problems Folic acid/folate Good for: Production of red blood cells. It is essential in the first three months of pregnancy to prevent birth defects such as spina bifida, cleft palate or cleft lip. Signs of deficiency: Tiredness due to anaemia, red tongue Calcium Good for: Strong bones and teeth, nerve function, muscle contraction, blood clotting Signs of deficiency: Poor teeth and brittle bones Iron Good for: Red blood cells and muscle function, white blood cells and the immune system Signs of deficiency: Tiredness, irritability, difficulties concentrating Magnesium Good for: Converting energy from food, cell repair, building strong bones, teeth and muscles, regulating body temperature Signs of deficiency: Muscle spasms, and has been associated with heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and weak bones Zinc Good for: Immune system, the breakdown of protein, fat and carbohydrate Signs of deficiency: Lesions on skin, eyes and in throat, loss of taste and smell, hair loss, diarrhea, slow healing of wounds, growth problems in children

 Each bag of food contains six one-cup servings  Meals have a shelf-life of at least 3 years  Volunteers package the food at the satellite locations PACKAGING

 Work with NGOs  Seek out accountable organizations  Require documentation on food distribution  “We recognize that it is not enough to simply fill people’s stomachs and walk away.”  Children of the Nations, Outreach Africa, Salvation Army, Kids Around the World DISTRIBUTION

 Part of A Child’s Hope International  Milford, Ohio  Public, Private, or Mobile Packaging Sessions  A lot of international outreach is to Africa CINCINNATI LOCATION

 In Haiti: on average weight increases of 10% in the first two to four weeks of placing children on the meals  Hair color change  Would eat flour and water TESTIMONIALS

 In 2009, 48 million meals were packaged for children and their families around the world  Continued sustainability through distributors  Raising awareness IMPACT

 How beneficial is this program?  In the long run, not very  Giving people food temporarily fixes the problem, but as soon as funding is cut, etc. the supply ends and those people are back to where they started  It would be better to fix the root of the problem (i.e., poverty, lack of health care, lack of jobs, etc.) instead of just giving away food to combat some of the consequences of those bigger issues CRITICAL REFLECTION ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

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