The power of people against poverty
Of the 5.9 million children who die each year, poor nutrition plays a role in at least half these deaths. That’s wrong. Hunger isn’t about too many people and too little food. It’s about power, and its roots lie in inequalities in access to resources and opportunities.
Immersive storyIn the bleak midwinter, there’s something heartening about a warm salad, and it’s not just the root vegetables roasted to a golden brown. It’s about being smart in the kitchen, cutting down on waste, and fighting global hunger. Oxfam’s Eat for Good initiative lays out easy steps you can take that will make a difference in helping to feed our planet. Here are some of them—along with a recipe to get you started.
Immersive storyIn Cambodia, farmers have been learning a new way to grow rice that uses fewer seeds but results in greater yields—all of which translates into more income for their families. Some farmers like Khek Koeu are even going a step further. With the help of Oxfam and a local partner, they have received training on how to cultivate high-quality seeds, which they can sell for as much as five times the standard price.
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