Summary
In a recent article, Katie Modly, who is a past member of the United Nations World Food Programme (WPF) took a trip to some of the poorest parts of Africa. This visit consisted of Modly participating in teaching orientation which is sponsored by the U.S Embassy's American Reading Room Program. During her travels, she observed the degree in which food insecurity impacts the African nation. Here, she was enlightened that the majority of the children have to survive off of one meal a day. Modly stated, "I did not realize that the kids were following us not just because we were new faces in the road, but at the prospect of us having food to share." Through the United Nations World Food Programme, school meals are provided for those who lack food. As we all know, a healthy meal produces a powerful mind, especially during adolescence.
Analysis
I believe the United Nations World Food Programme (WPF) is a magnificent organization. Through globalization efforts, a United States based program is reaching out to underdeveloped countries to provide food and nutrition to kids who are less fortunate. Going to school and throughout your day without food can impact your mind and body tremendously in a negative way. It has been proven that eating a healthy and balanced meal enhances the brain. This would allow the children, who are poor, to obtain a higher social status in terms of obtaining an education and becoming and becoming a successful being in life. For all we know, the next Bill Gates or the Next Nelson Mandela could be right before our eyes, ready to be fed and to conquer the world.
http://wfpusa.org/blog/dispatch-botswana-witnessing-hunger-firsthand
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