Somalia’s prolonged instability further complicates relief efforts as it continues to face an insurgency by al-Shabab, an al-Qaida-affiliated group.
Hunger/Food Insecurity
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Catholic groups stress efforts to combat hunger as Senate prepares to consider farm bill
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — As the U.S. Senate prepares to consider a farm bill recently approved by the U.S. House, Catholic organizations together with the U.S. bishops sought to stress to …
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“We recognize with sorrow that millions of brothers and sisters continue to suffer from hunger, while so many goods are wasted at our tables.”
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“We give thanks for a priest whose life was a gift poured out in service” and who touched countless lives “by his compassion, leadership and unwavering faith.”
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Some small farmers in the country’s impoverished Black Belt are poised to see significant returns thanks to a fledgling Catholic farming aid and grant program.
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Deep slashes to USAID funding have now made the annual Rice Bowl collection more essential than ever for Catholic Relief Services.
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“Human flourishing requires meeting basic needs such as food, water, shelter, together with quality healthcare and education and also freedom.”
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Catholic Charities USA launches national hunger drive in case SNAP runs out Nov. 1
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“For low-income families and individuals who rely on SNAP and WIC to put food on their tables, this could be a catastrophic moment.”
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Washington Roundup: White House demo drama; shutdown risks hunger; racist text scandal; and more
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe federal government shutdown extended into its third week while the East Wing of the White House was demolished amid President Trump’s plans for a ballroom.
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In his speech, Pope Leo decried the fact that while humanity has made huge advances in technology, medicine, agriculture and transportation, 673 million people go to bed hungry each night, …
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