She is only ten years old

 

In 2010 Iran's Department of Statistics announced that 10 million Iranians live under the "Absolute Poverty Line" and 30 million live under the "Relative Poverty Line."

It is such hearth wrenching realities that make me want to run back to Tehran and lend a hand.  Helpless and far across the globe I can't help but to feel ANGRY!

I'm Mad as Hell

1 billion people live in chronic hunger. In the time it takes to watch this video, two children will die of hunger.

 

http://www.1billionhungry.org/imaginechange 

On October 11, 2010 a new global hunger index released by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) showed that one billion people face hunger this year.
The present dramatic situation has come about because instead of tackling the structural causes of food insecurity, the world neglected agriculture in development policies, resulting in an under-investment in this sector, in particular in developing countries.
It is unacceptable in the 21st century that almost one in six of the world's population is now going hungry.   According to the WFP At a time when there are more hungry people in the world than ever before, there is less food aid than we have seen in living memory.
Put pressure on politicians to end hunger. 

Sign the petition and push for change wherever you are - One Billion Hungry

thankful this thanksgiving

As i sit here warm and cozy with my belly bulging from all the turkey, mashed potatoes and apple pie I stuffed myself with, I can’t help but feel conscious of all those who are going to bed hungry.

www.1billionhungry.org/imaginechange/ 

Hunger Kills 3.5 Million Children Each Year ... But it doesn’t have to!

Every 3.6 seconds someone dies of hunger - roughly 8,765,812.7 a year

1/8 children under the age of 12 in the U.S. goes to bed hungry every night

One out of four children - roughly 146 million - in developing countries are underweight

This thanksgiving lets be aware, inspired and give thanks by reaching out to another

For more information and live statistics check out Stop The Hunger