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Young people are in a unique position to impact change in our society. From organizing teach-ins to lobbying elected officials, there are many important ways for students to get involved in fighting hunger.
IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:
- Action Against Hunger (AHA)
Action Against Hunger is an international, non-governmental, non-religious organization that was created in Paris in 1979. Action Against Hunger's mission is to save lives by combating hunger, malnutrition, physical suffering and the associated distress that endanger the lives of children, women, and men in emergency situations of war, conflict, and natural disaster. Work with Action Against Hunger to engage your campus: organize a fast for awareness, or a walk against hunger.
Action Against Hunger > Get Involved > Student Projects
www.actionagainsthunger.org/
involved/students.html
- Bread for the World
A Christian citizens' movement founded in 1974, Bread for the World lobbies the US Congress and the US administration to bring about public policy changes that address the root causes of hunger and poverty in the United States and overseas. Organize a campus wide event to raise awareness about hunger and its solutions, or write letters to members of Congress – Bread for the World offers students many ways to get involved in the fight against hunger and poverty.
Bread for the World > How to Help > Activate Your Campus
www.bread.org/howtohelp/campus/index.html
- Catholic Relief Services Campus Connection (CRS)
Sponsored by Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Relief Services Campus Connections offers resources and action campaigns for college students, faculty, staff and campus ministers to connect their campus to the world. Get active in a CRS campaign today!
CRS Campus Connection
www.crscampusconnection.org
- Nourish International
Nourish International bridges the gap between college students and impoverished communities. Through this process NI alleviates poverty in a sustainable way while simultaneously developing socially responsible leaders.
www.nourishinternational.org
- Oxfam America
Oxfam America is a Boston-based international development and relief agency and an affiliate of Oxfam International. Working with local partners, Oxfam delivers development programs and emergency relief services, and campaigns for change in global practices and policies that keep people in poverty. Sign up for CHANGE, Oxfam America's leadership training, and become a skilled and knowledgeable agent of change.
Oxfam > What You Can Do > Act Now > Student Action > CHANGE Initiative
www.oxfamamerica.org/whatyoucando/act_now/student_action/change
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