{"id":12050,"date":"2015-03-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-03-27T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/core3-789-core3.d2.worldvision.org\/media-center\/world-vision-applauds-bipartisan-efforts-to-tackle-hger-for-millions-worldwide"},"modified":"2022-11-01T13:59:05","modified_gmt":"2022-11-01T20:59:05","slug":"world-vision-applauds-bipartisan-efforts-tackle-hunger-millions-worldwide","status":"publish","type":"media-center","link":"https:\/\/www.worldvision.org\/about-us\/media-center\/world-vision-applauds-bipartisan-efforts-tackle-hunger-millions-worldwide","title":{"rendered":"World Vision Applauds Bipartisan Efforts to Tackle Hunger for Millions Worldwide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_single_image image=”13256″ img_size=”medium” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]WASHINGTON, DC (March 25, 2015) — <\/strong>World Vision<\/a> welcomes the introduction of the Global Food Security Act of 2015 (H.R. 1567)<\/a> as a key step forward in the fight against hunger and malnutrition worldwide. The bill was championed with bipartisan leadership from Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Betty McCollum (D-MN). It provides a comprehensive strategy to tackle the root causes of hunger and malnutrition, which rob children of their chance at a healthy start to life.<\/p>\n

Globally, one in nine people don’t have enough to eat and 3.1 million children die needlessly each year from malnutrition. Millions more experience health problems and stunted physical and mental development throughout their lives due to a lack of nutritious food.<\/p>\n

“We know the nutrition children receive in their first 1,000 days sets the stage for the rest of their lives in terms of their health and achievement,” said Robert Zachritz, World Vision’s vice president of advocacy and government relations. “Stepping forward with proven programs and a comprehensive approach is an investment for the next generation and the best way to bring about long-term food security.”<\/p>\n

The Act builds upon the successes of the U.S. Government’s Feed the Future Initiative<\/a>, which has already shown impressive results in tackling hunger. In 2013 alone, the program provided nutritious food to 12.5 million children and helped support nearly seven million farmers with new technologies and management practices.<\/p>\n

H.R. 1567 includes a comprehensive strategy to combat hunger and malnutrition in developing countries by focusing on sustainable solutions, including:<\/p>\n