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Of all the world’s developing nations, America has its closest relationship with Mexico. A popular tourist destination, a visit to Mexico was, for many of us, our first exposure to what we think of as Third World poverty.

According to the World Bank, 53 percent of Mexico’s population is poor (living on less than $2 per day), while close to 24 percent is extremely poor (living on less than $1 per day). These families are “foodinsecure,” meaning they cannot meet even their most basic nutritional needs for some or all of the year.  Read more...

Porter Novelli announced today that it has begun working with Freedom from Hunger, a global non-profit organization dedicated to lifting women and their families from the cycle of hunger and poverty. In this partnership, Porter Novelli will help Freedom from Hunger raise awareness for its Reach for Three Million plan and high-impact malaria initiative, as well as increase general name recognition among the organization’s target audiences. Additional efforts will be focused on publicizing upcoming Freedom from Hunger events, including celebrations for the organization’s 60th anniversary this year.

Porter Novelli's Silicon Valley office has already begun work with the non-profit, international development organization, providing media training and relations, community outreach and other services.  Read more...