The paradox of the hunger-poverty trap

28Apr11

There is a sweeping notion on popular development literature that if you give aid to the poor, specifically giving money to the poor, you will automatically save them from hunger. The hunger-poverty trap is there, but to what extent is this notion true? Does the poor really spend their income mainly on food?

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Tags: development aid, food, poverty

Meal Buddy: Food Delivery for Street Children

07Nov10

A friend of mine is initiating a charity where you can be a Meal Buddy for street children that helps to provide them with nutritional food for their well being.

Filed under: Health, Social   |  1 Comment
Tags: charity, food, social