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Food for thought on hunger issue

AS A humanitarian, there are certain days of importance that are powerful moments for reflection, a realignment of where we are and where we ought to be, a moment to drive awareness and education on some of the most pressing issues of our time. On Friday, May 28, we observe World Hunger Day.

Across the world, more than enough food is produced to feed the global population, yet 690million people live with chronic hunger.

World hunger is on the rise, affecting 8.9% of the global

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