Hunger Blog

The Hunger Blog is an open dialogue that highlights how microfinance, when combined with lifeskills and health services, empowers women to improve their incomes, safeguard their childrens’ health and achieve lasting food security.

Archive for September, 2007

The many challenges of poverty

As the Vice President of Program Services here at Freedom from Hunger, I would like to thank Daniel for contributing to Freedom from Hunger Day all the way from Ghana. I hope you were able to engage with him and learn more about our programs. As shown by our video, Freedom from Hunger’s programs are making a difference in the lives of women facing the many challenges of poverty, hunger and ill-health. These women’s determination to overcome these odds has always inspired me. I would love to hear from you, too. Let us know what you think of our work in Ghana and West Africa.

--admin | 09-28-07 | Permalink | Comments (4)

Categories: Notes from the Field

Freedom from Hunger Day Video

This is Jane Pauley. I am pleased to take part in Freedom from Hunger Day and to be part of this video premier. I would love to know what you think about the video. I hope it has inspired you to become part of the solution to end hunger for good.

--Jane Pauley | 09-28-07 | Permalink | Comments (5)

Categories: Everyday Advocates

Why a Freedom from Hunger Blog?

As Freedom from Hunger looks toward 2010 and our goal of helping three million families achieve self-sustaining victories over hunger, we wanted to share our journey through a more personal string of communications. It is my hope that this blog will be an ongoing conversation about hope, possibility and change. And, that by interacting with everyday people who support the dream of a world free from hunger, you will be inspired to become more involved. Read more …