Sudan is in the midst of the world’s largest humanitarian disaster. Famine has officially been declared in parts of the country, and 25 million people have reached “crisis” levels of food insecurity. Further, ongoing conflict and internal displacement have decimated communities and severely hampered agriculture, commerce, and aid deliveries.

With an ongoing and complicated crisis, understanding the current situation and needs is critical. On this episode of Voices to End Hunger, host Minerva Delgado speaks to two on-the-ground experts about the current crisis, how organizations such as World Renew and ZOA are attempting to meet the need, and what advocates need to do to bring the crisis the attention and assistance it needs.

Host: Minerva Delgado, Alliance to End Hunger

Guest(s): Matilda Okech, World Renew; Eltayeb Omer Hamid, ZOA Sudan

Learn more about:

• World Renew: https://worldrenew.net/
• ZOA Sudan: https://www.zoa-international.com/sudan

Further Reading:

BBC has a helpful snapshot of the conflict leading to the crisis:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjel2nn22z9o

Please note that this is background reading, and does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Alliance to End Hunger or our partners in this episode.

Hunger is a prevalent yet underreported issue faced by many members of the armed forces. Servicemembers and their families face daunting issues stemming from regular relocation, uncertainty, and other unique circumstances that pose challenges to the ability to reliably access needed resources. On this episode of Voices to End Hunger, host Minerva Delgado speaks with two experts on food insecurity in the military. Liza Lieberman is the Vice President of Public Affairs at MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, which has been a leading advocate for those facing hunger in the armed forces; and Megan Rowley, who helped establish a food pantry at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and has first-hand experience working with these families as they seek assistance. Together they speak about strategies and programs in policy and practice that are needed to address military hunger, and they talk about what advocates should know about this pervasive issue and how to address it.

Host: Minerva Delgado, Alliance to End Hunger

Guest(s): Liza Lieberman, Vice President of Public Affairs, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger; and Megan Rowley, Founder, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Food Pantry

Lear More:

MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger's focus on Military Families: https://mazon.org/priorities/military-families/

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Food Pantry:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbabfoodpantry/

Facebook (For JBAB/ DC-area Service Members & Families): https://www.facebook.com/groups/709222748317071/

Global agricultural development has a tremendous role to play in both the economic success of lower and middle income countries, but also the prosperity of the world. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has been at the heart of building up and supporting agricultural livelihoods and communities for decades, and its experiences and history provide valuable insights into the current moment we find ourselves. Host Minerva Delgado speaks with Katherine Meighan of IFAD to discuss the work of the organization, how global agricultural development supports broader priorities of people and governments, and how the business of agriculture in developing markets fits into wider global food security efforts.

Host: Minerva Delgado, Alliance to End Hunger

Guest: Katherine Meighan, Chief Legal and Governance Officer, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Learn more about IFAD by visiting their website at www.ifad.org.