Hunger/Homelessness - articles

World Hunger - General

  • 852 million people across the world are hungry, up from 842 million a year ago.
  • Every day, more than 16,000 children die from hunger-related causes—one child every five seconds. more »

By Jerry Price - Oct 1, 2006 - (2)

Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness

Beginning A Hunger Ministry

The North American Mission Board (NAMB) of the Southern Baptist Convention gives the following suggestions for beginning a hunger ministry:

  1. Be culturally sensitive.
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By Jerry Price - Oct 1, 2006

Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness

World Hunger - Asia

  • An estimated 10% of China’s children under 5 are underweight, 3% suffer from wasting and 17% from stunting. In India, more than 50% are underweight and suffer from severe to moderate stunting; 18% suffer from wasting. more »

By Jerry Price - Oct 1, 2006

Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness

Key Hunger Terms

Hunger—A condition in which people do not get enough food to provide the nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water) for active and healthy lives. more »

By Jerry Price - Oct 1, 2006

Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness

World Hunger - World Hunger Fund

  • One hundred percent (100%) of each dollar given is used in a ministry.
  • Every project is designed to not only meet physical needs, but also to accelerate, enhance and support evangelistic and church-planting field strategies. more »

By Jerry Price - Sep 1, 2006 - (8)

Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness

World Hunger - United States

Did You Know

  • One in four people in a soup kitchen line is a child.
  • 30% of the families surveyed were forced to choose between buying food and paying for medical care or medicine. more »

By Jerry Price - Sep 1, 2006

Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness

World Hunger - Africa

The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has issued a warning that 27 sub-Saharan countries in Africa are now in need of help. The combination of local drought conditions and civil strife has resulted in 200 million malnourished people. more »

By Jerry Price - Sep 1, 2006 - (1)

Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness

Under the Neon

Las Vegas, Nevada, is a city like no other. On a three-mile stretch of road, one can visit the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, a sphinx, and numerous other famous sites. more »

By Tika Scoles - Sep 1, 2006

Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness

Why should I support the Southern Baptist World Hunger Fund rather than charities on TV

Visit www.worldhungerfund.com for more information on the Southern Baptist World Hunger Fund.

  • Only the Southern Baptist World Hunger Fund uses 100% of all contributions to feed hungry people. more »

By staff - Aug 16, 2006 - (2)

Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness

Christians’ Responsibility to the Needy

While there is a general expectation among many people that government is responsible for addressing the problems of poverty and hunger, Scripture indicates otherwise. more »

By Dwayne Hastings - Jul 1, 2006

Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness

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