Africa: Climate Change Likely to Increase African Hunger Woes Nov 19, 2009
Other than climate change and war, incorrect policy tools are at the root of the failure to combat hunger, said Michael Windfuhr, of the German church organisation Brot fuer die Welt (Bread for the World). "State budgets for agriculture in most African state have been reduced by some 50 percent in the last 20 years," Windfuhr told IPS. "But also international cooperation and development aid has moved away from supporting local food production in developing countries.". (allAfrica.com)
Thanksgiving turkeys to fly off area food bank shelves Nov 19, 2009
"The outlook isn't great, but we'll just have to see," said Sophie Milam, senior domestic policy analyst for the hunger group, Bread for the World ... USDA report, Fredericksburg Area Food Bank, Virginia Department of Social Services and Bread for the World. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
One in Seven Americans Short of Food Nov 18, 2009
David Beckmann of the anti-hunger group Bread for the World. called for stronger federal anti-hunger programs. (MEDLINEplus)
Group to lobby G-20 on world hunger Oct 9, 2009
the Web site of Bread for the World ... Although Bread for the World is a Christian organization, the study guide has been designed so Jews and Muslims can use it in reference to their own teachings ... On Sept. 23, as summit participants prepare for the meeting, Bread for the World will sponsor a procession of about 30 national religious leaders through Pittsburgh s downtown streets. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Robert Gates: Borlaug a 'warrior against hunger' Oct 7, 2009
Recently, the U.S and other industrialized countries pledged $20 billion to help developing nations improve agricultural practices to alleviate hunger, said the Rev. David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World, who spoke at Borlaug's memorial. "Agriculture has been neglected a long time," he said afterward. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Religious leaders told their input is valued Sep 24, 2009
The clergy and lay leaders, including Eastern Orthodox to Pentecostal Christians, Jews, Muslims, Sikhs and Zoroastrians, had processed quietly through Downtown streets to the brief meeting from an earlier news conference organized by the Christian anti-hunger lobby Bread for the World ... From 1990 to 2006, extreme global poverty had receded, due to efforts of groups like the G-8, the U.S. government and especially some African governments, said David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Permit snafus strike first marches Sep 21, 2009
Just after the police rerouted them, the Rev. Diane Ford Jones of Washington, D.C., who works for Bread for the World, paused to thank Pittsburgh police Sgt. Sean Duffy for his service. When she rounded the other side of the convention center a few minutes later, Sgt. Duffy asked to speak with her. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
"Non-governmental organizations" give poor a voice Sep 18, 2009
Pittsburgh is an ideal venue from an NGO point of view, said Gary Cook, director of church relations for Bread for the World, a Christian anti-hunger group. "For advocacy organizations, one of the real goals is to demonstrate to folks who make decisions that there really is a constituency; folks who elect them and pay attention to what they're doing, who care about issues of global poverty," Mr. Cook said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Bread for the World Mourns Passing of Norman Borlaug Sep 14, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Bread for the World today mourned the passing of Norman Ernest Borlaug Saturday night, citing him as an outstanding individual who has done more to save people from hunger and starvation than any other person in modern history. "No single person has contributed more to relieving world hunger than our friend, the late Norman Borlaug," said Rev. David Beckmann, president, Bread for the World ... Borlaug was one of the early trustees of Bread for the... (PR Newswire)
Christian group to urge G-20 to aid poor Sep 14, 2009
"The G-20 Pittsburgh Summit: Reflections for People of Faith" can be downloaded from , the Web site of Bread for the World ... Although Bread for the World is a Christian organization, the study guide has been designed so Jews and Muslims can use it in reference to their own teachings ... On Sept. 23, as summit participants prepare for the meeting, Bread for the World will sponsor a procession of about 30 national religious leaders through Downtown streets. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The UMCOR Hotline for September 8, 2009 Sep 9, 2009
US: Bread for the World Sunday ... US: BREAD FOR THE WORLD SUNDAY ... Bread for the World is a Christian organization based in the US which seeks justice for the world's hungry people by lobbying US legislators and other decision makers. (AlertNet)
Homeless people learn to feed others as chefs Aug 27, 2009
Salvation Army chef Timothy Tucker, 33, helps with expediting of lunch plates in Louisville The food is locally produced or harvested from their own on-site organic garden. By Nina N. Greipel, for USA TODAY. (USA Today)
Message of faith will be delivered to G-20 Aug 27, 2009
Bread for the World, which organizes Christians to press their legislators for hunger relief, will hold a news conference Sept. 23 at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, Downtown. "The number of hungry people in the world went up from 873 million in 2005 to more than 1 billion in 2009," said Gary Cook director of church relations for Bread for the World. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
ANALYSIS-G8 promise a $20 bln chance to beat odds on hunger Jul 18, 2009
The G8 plan aims to rebalance farm aid and food aid, said Jim McDonald, vice-president for policy and program at Bread for the World, an aid advocacy group. While more farm aid investment could yield rich returns in reducing hunger, it will take patience and years of sustained funding before research and education projects pay off. (AlertNet)
You'd think water would be a basic right Jul 5, 2009
"From a legal point of view, there most definitely is a human right to water, which is part of the right to an adequate standard of living," argues Thorsten Keifer, a human rights expert with Bread for the World, a 50-year-old German nonprofit organization. "The question of how such a right to water can finally be recognized is a very good one as there is nothing like an agreed-upon check list for recognition of implied or new human rights in international law.". (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
City native ranked a top D.C. lobbyist Jun 1, 2009
Monica Mills, a 1974 graduate of Central High School and 1982 alumnus of Black Hills State University, is director of government relations for Bread for the World, an anti-hunger advocacy group. According to a news release, she also has worked for public policy groups, nongovernmental organizations and political campaigns in the capitol. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
An offering of letters campaign Apr 12, 2009
Published: Saturday, April 11, 2009 9:08 AM EDT During the months of April and May churches around the nation will participate in Bread for the World s (a 35 year old non-profit, non-partisan Christian voice for ending hunger) sacrificial act following her church service in an offering of letters. The letters are prepared and inserted in the church bulletins, along with the envelopes. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Hunger groups push for boost in U.S. aid budgets Feb 25, 2009
Farm groups and shippers may fight the move, said David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World, but cash-based aid can often be faster, cheaper, and more appropriate. "If you're trying to feed babies, corn isn't what you need," Beckmann said. (AlertNet)
AROUND THE COMMUNITY Feb 24, 2009
Bread for the World members hope to urge the public to join letter-writing campaigns to urge Congress to pass legislation on reforming U.S. foreign assistance. The local chapter will devote several meetings this semester to studying how U.S. foreign assistance can be more effective in ending hunger and poverty. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
High-profile Sisters find quiet place in the universe on tiny Waring Farm (11) Feb 15, 2009
Garcia, once management and communications consultant to such status nonprofit organizations as NETWORK, Bread for the World and Democracy 21, came to San Antonio to be director of communications and development at St. Mary's University School of Law before dedicating herself to Santuario Sisterfarm. Coston, Garcia's co-founder and friend of many years, is a recipient of the distinguished Presidential Citizens Medal - one of the nation's top two civilian awards. (Boerne Star, TX)
Bread for the World Congratulates Congress on Finalizing Economic Recovery Package Feb 14, 2009
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Bread for the World's president Rev. David Beckmann today extended warm congratulations to Congress for finalizing an economic recovery package that will help low-income workers afford basic needs for their families, especially in light of another recent rise in the nation's unemployment rate ... Bread for the World () is a collective Christian voice urging our nation's decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad ... SOURCE Bread for the World.... (PR Newswire)
