The article reminds us of the growing scale of emergency needs globally and the importance of the Food for Peace program, which is an emergency and nonemergency international food assistance by the U.S. government. Also, that our ethical and moral responsibility is to help spread God’s unending generosity and to be heralds of God’s kingdom of justice and righteousness (Isaiah 9:7). As part of this calling, we should commit ourselves to pray for our lawmakers and to encourage them to make policies that enhance dignity. In the midst of violence and natural disasters, such policies will enable tables to be filled with plenty at Christmastime and throughout the year. Published by Anabaptist World (January 21, 2019). Read more. This article was originally published by Mennonite World Review
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Washington Witness: Early warning of empty tables
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/washington-witness-early-warning-of-empty-tables/
2015: A Year of Heightened Expectations
The article examines the need for food assistance, which has been exacerbated by violent conflict in places such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The violence has led to farmers being evicted from farmlands. Also, as a policy reflective piece, it highlights the fact that in 2013, more than 36 million people experienced deep, acute and chronic poverty, and were impacted by U.S. food assistance. And that the U.S. government’s global leadership in addressing food insecurity should reinvigorate our commitment to advocate for U.S. international food aid programs in what is certain to be a tough budget environment. Published by Third Way (February 5, 2015). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/2015-a-year-of-heightened-expectations/
