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Hunger is a Broad Subject

923 Million People

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

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

Bread for the World = end hunger

Christian Movement 1972

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

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

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

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

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

International Hunger: What BFW does Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) ◦ Background

International Hunger: What BFW does Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) ◦ Background ◦ Achievements

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

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

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

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

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 ( ) : 1.3 billion = access to drinkable water

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

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

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

Domestic Hunger: What BFW does School-Age Children

Domestic Hunger: What BFW does School-Age Children ◦ Obesity & Poverty?!

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

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.

What can YOU do? Write to your Rep ◦ d/dbq/officials/ Awareness Activities Donate