We have seen the heartbreaking images of Syrians in desperate
attempts to flee their war-torn homeland. All they want is to find
safety in Europe, away from the conflict in the Middle East.
Thousands of Syrians each day are making this dangerous journey. They
are tired, scared and hungry. What should the international community
do? Start welcoming them.
See my full commentary at Time.com
Originally published at History News Network (HNN)
Showing posts with label Dwight Eisenhower. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dwight Eisenhower. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Monday, August 3, 2015
Ike's Food for Peace to the Rescue in Syria
A program started by President Dwight Eisenhower is a lifeline today
for Syria’s war victims. The U.S. Food for Peace initiative is feeding
millions of hungry Syrians affected by the brutal civil war.
Last week, Food for Peace made a $65 million donation through the UN World Food Programme (WFP) for Syria. It came just in the nick of time. WFP was about to cut its food aid to Syrian refugees because of low funds. Even with the donation, WFP still cannot restore full rations, showing how much more needs to be done.
Read the full article at The Huffington Post.
Last week, Food for Peace made a $65 million donation through the UN World Food Programme (WFP) for Syria. It came just in the nick of time. WFP was about to cut its food aid to Syrian refugees because of low funds. Even with the donation, WFP still cannot restore full rations, showing how much more needs to be done.
Read the full article at The Huffington Post.
Friday, April 24, 2015
Eisenhower's Food for Peace at work in Ukraine
The war in the Ukraine has created a hunger emergency for thousands of civilians. A program started way back by President Dwight Eisenhower has started coming to the rescue.
Read the full article at Examiner.
Read the full article at Examiner.
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