In 1946, Greece's Stylianos Kyriakides used the race to shine the spotlight on hunger in his homeland.
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Aid Groups Need Access to Starving People in Sudan’s South Kordofan State
The World Food Programme and other aid groups need access to all of South Kordofan.
Read More »Millions of Syrians Desperate for Food Aid
Life-saving food aid is not reaching hungry Syrians because of the escalating conflict between Assad's government and rebels.
Read More »Plumpy’Doz Needed in Syria to Stop Deadly Child Malnutrition
The hunger crisis in Syria is putting children at risk of deadly malnutrition.
Read More »School Meals Vital to Recovery in Burkina Faso
When food becomes scarce and high-priced as it did in the Sahel last year, food at school becomes a life-changer.
Read More »Civilians Suffering from Conflict Between Sudan and South Sudan
There is tremendous suffering among innocent civilians in South Kordofan and Blue Nile states.
Read More »Pope Can Unite World in Ending Hunger
Pope Francis can be a powerful leader in uniting all people and faiths in ending world hunger.
Read More »Mali and Mauritania: War, Drought and School Meals
A solution to the crisis in Mali will be hard to find if children are hungry and malnourished.
Read More »Food Rations Reduced for Displaced Persons in Yemen
Efforts to build stability in Yemen are being undermined by a shortage of funds.
Read More »College Class to Help Feed the Hungry
The students are going to help fight global hunger by playing FreeRice and walking Charity Miles as part of their course.
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