World Hunger Year

World Hunger Year

World Hunger Year (WHY) is an organization that seeks to address the root causes of hunger and poverty. WHY was founded in 1975 by folk singer Harry Chapin, a social activist who was as well known for his humanitarian efforts as for his guitar ballads, and [http://www.wplj.com/showdj.asp?DJID=4086 "95.5 WPLJ"] New York, legendary radio D.J. Bill Ayres. Its Board of Directors is currently chaired by Jen Chapin.

WHY is convinced that solutions to hunger and poverty can be found at the grassroots level. WHY advances long-term solutions to hunger and poverty by supporting community-based organizations that empower individuals and build self-reliance, i.e., offering job training, education and after school programs; increasing access to housing and healthcare; providing microcredit and entrepreneurial opportunities; teaching people to grow their own food; and assisting small farmers. WHY connects these organizations to funders, media and legislators.

External links

* [http://www.worldhungeryear.org/ World Hunger Year homepage]


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