Presentation by Kathe Pocker

Big goal: eradication of world hunger

THE PROBLEM OF WORLD HUNGER

Humanitarian food-aid organization Not affi liated with a religious group 501 ( c )(3) non-profit organization

WHO THEY ARE

Founded in 1999 Started by Richard Proudfit Worked with food scientists to

develop the ideal food for starving children

Companies included Cargil, General Mills, Archer Daniels Midland, and Pillsbury

FOUNDING

International Headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota

Around 80 satellites in US and Canada Distribute to over 60 countries around the

world Countries in Africa include: Burkina Faso,

Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe

LOCATIONS

Mission: “To significantly reduce the number of hungry children in the US and to feed starving children throughout the world.”

Vision: “To continue setting up food packaging satellites in each state of the US, to spearhead community and youth volunteer packaging of Kids Against Hunger’s highly nutritious meals, and to deliver Kids Against Hunger’s food in the US and worldwide through partnerships with other humanitarian organizations.”

“Compassion meets innovation”

MISSION AND VISION

Richard Proudfit Raised through donations Average program cost to produce each meal is

$0.23 $50 will buy 216 meals

FUNDING

Volunteer driven so very little overhead expenses Set up satellites at no cost In 2009 approximately 8 million dollars worth of

meals were packaged with a salary structure of $362,000

Access to financial statements Will be undergoing a review by the Charities

Review Council this year Listed on GuideStar, but currently no reviews

WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?

Large source of easily digestible protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins needed by a malnourished child’s body

Offers all nine essential amino acids

Meets the needs of starving children

Better meal source than the widespread rice and beans mix

Not just a meal; leads to better health

THE FOOD

1) High-quality white, long-grain rice 2) Vitamin-fortified, crushed soy 3) Dehydrated blend of six vegetables 4) “The secret sauce” vitamin and mineral

powder

INGREDIENTS

Vitamins Provided

Vitamin A Good for: Eyesight, growth, appetite and taste Signs of deficiency: Night-blindness

Vitamin B6Good for: Preventing skin conditions, nerve problems, helps the body absorb protein and carbohydrate Signs of deficiency: Skin inflammation

Vitamin B12Good for: Making red blood and the formation of the nervesSigns of deficiency: Tiredness, breathing difficulties, dizziness, abnormalities in nerve tissue function

Vitamin CGood for: Immune defense system, protection from viruses and bacteria, healing wounds, reducing cholesterol, cell lifespan, preventing scurvySigns of deficiency: Tiredness, bleeding gums, slow-healing wounds

Vitamin DGood for: Strong bones and teethSigns of deficiency: Unhealthy teeth, osteomalacia (causes weakening of bones), rickets in children.

Vitamin E Good for: Fighting toxins - vitamin E is a powerful antioxidantSigns of deficiency: Weak muscles and fertility problems

Folic acid/folateGood for: Production of red blood cells. It is essential in the first three months of pregnancy to prevent birth defects such as spina bifida, cleft palate or cleft lip.Signs of deficiency: Tiredness due to anaemia, red tongue

CalciumGood for: Strong bones and teeth, nerve function, muscle contraction, blood clotting Signs of deficiency: Poor teeth and brittle bones

IronGood for: Red blood cells and muscle function, white blood cells and the immune systemSigns of deficiency: Tiredness, irritability, difficulties concentrating

MagnesiumGood for: Converting energy from food, cell repair, building strong bones, teeth and muscles, regulating body temperature Signs of deficiency: Muscle spasms, and has been associated with heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and weak bones

ZincGood for: Immune system, the breakdown of protein, fat and carbohydrateSigns of deficiency: Lesions on skin, eyes and in throat, loss of taste and smell, hair loss, diarrhea, slow healing of wounds, growth problems in children

Each bag of food contains six one-cup servings Meals have a shelf-life of at least 3 years Volunteers package the food at the satellite

locations

PACKAGING

Work with NGOs Seek out accountable

organizations Require documentation

on food distribution “We recognize that it is

not enough to simply fi ll people’s stomachs and walk away.”

Children of the Nations, Outreach Africa, Salvation Army, Kids Around the World

DISTRIBUTION

Part of A Child’s Hope InternationalMilford, Ohio Public, Private, or Mobile Packaging Sessions A lot of international outreach is to Africa

CINCINNATI LOCATION

In Haiti: on average weight increases of 10% in the first two to four weeks of placing children on the meals

Hair color change Would eat flour and water

TESTIMONIALS

TESTIMONIALS

In 2009, 48 million meals were packaged for children and their families around the world

Continued sustainability through distributors Raising awareness

IMPACT

How beneficial is this program? In the long run, not very Giving people food temporarily fixes the problem,

but as soon as funding is cut, etc. the supply ends and those people are back to where they started

It would be better to fix the root of the problem (i.e., poverty, lack of health care, lack of jobs, etc.) instead of just giving away food to combat some of the consequences of those bigger issues

CRITICAL REFLECTION

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http://www.achildshopeintl.org/KidsAgainstHunger.html

http://www.kidsagainsthunger.org/index.shtml

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