Broken Computer

My computer is on bedrest, hence my absence.

Tuesday was World Food Day and I attended an event in the Russell Senate building. The event was hosted by the Senate Hunger Caucus and partnered with World Vision and the North American Miller's Association. It was a "luncheon" of sorts. The event highlighted Acting on AIDS and various food movements that are making a difference in global hunger.

At the event, we partook of the Broken Bread Poverty Meal, which is a simple porridge meal that is an example of what is fed to poorer people throughout the world. During the meal (a bowl of porridge and water), we were told sobering, true-life stories of hunger and pain. There were stories of prostitution, declining health due to AIDS (caused by prostitution or unfaithful husbands), and orphans. All situations had a common denominator- they were ultimately caused by hunger. Acting on AIDS also shared that "nutrition levels have been found to be directly correlated to the effectiveness of treatments for chronic diseases such as AIDS."

It was very effective and I walked away with a greater appreciation of what these movements are doing. It was a more than appropriate way to observe World Food Day.