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The unsung heroes of Haiti: a story of strength and courage in adversity

By Emma Littledike, Posted 18 February 2011 See more by this blogger

I still remember 12 January 2010 as though it were yesterday, putting on CNN in Zimbabwe and watching the Haiti news updates in horror. The images of bodies, streets strewn with rubble, collapsed buildings and people screaming and crying... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Tackling hunger in old age

By Sylvia Beales, Posted 16 February 2011 See more by this blogger

Why are so many older women and men going hungry? Older people are key producers and providers of food. Both older women and men work on the land. A high proportion of small farmers in developing countries are older... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Rains lift older people of the Thar desert

By Prakash Tyagi, Posted 31 January 2011 See more by this blogger

Rains are rare in Thar Desert of India. Not often does one see lush green landscape, freshly filled ponds and rivulets. In the absence or shortage of rains, Thar is usually not a pretty sight. Barren and brown, lifeless... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Pakistan flood victims struggle to eat - as global food report says prices may double

By Rosaleen Cunningham, Posted 29 January 2011 See more by this blogger

Two weeks ago, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) announced that global food prices were at their highest level on record. Then a few days ago, a major UK government report on the global food system, the Global... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Colombia floods causing widespread damage

By Susi Taylor, Posted 17 December 2010 See more by this blogger

Today we visited the community of Caracol in the municipality of Toluviejo in the department of Sucre, which is one of the four communities we work in with our partner Fundacion Red Desarrollo y Paz de los Montes de... Keep reading