In 2020, the pandemic brought new challenges to people facing hunger, as well as an increased level of food insecurity around the world. At Rise…
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FAO Report Confirms Food Insecurity Is Increasing — What That Means For Rise Against Hunger and Hunger Champions
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently released The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021 (SOFI), its annual report on how…
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A Time for Tradition and Community
Happy New Year! You read that right; despite there being four months left until December 31, on the evening of Monday, September 6, the Jewish…
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How Our Field Visit to Malawi Progresses the Harvesting Prosperity and Resilience Project
Malawi ranks 80th out of 107 countries on the Global Hunger Index, with a hunger level of “serious.” In 2020, almost 19% of the population…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Dezarie!
At Rise Against Hunger, our volunteers are the heart of our organization. This month, we are proud to spotlight Dezarie N. Mayers, Director of Colleague…
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Mayors of Birmingham and Hoover, Alabama Join Ismaili CIVIC to Package Meals and Impact Lives Around the World
On a Saturday in mid-July, Ismaili CIVIC (formerly known as I-CERV), an organization dedicated to mobilizing volunteers in the Shia Ismaili Muslim community to serve…
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Charmaine’s Dreams of Becoming A Doctor and Professional Singer Start With A Meal
At Age 15, Charmine is thriving in school as she is breaking the chains of poverty within her family and community. Charmaine attends Rock Mountain…
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