Yogathon helps Edesia fight world hunger

The University of Rhode Island today announced the results of a yogathon fundraiser to fight child hunger. The event raised $1,350 for Edesia, a non-profit in Providence which produces Plumpy’Nut and other therapeutic foods.

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Plumpy'Nut needed in Northern Syria

The food Plumpy’Nut is desperately needed for hungry children in northern Syria, according to a new report released by the United Nations.

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This food is vital for Yemen's children

When a UN World Food Programme (WFP) vessel recently docked in Aden, Yemen it came with a life-saving food item for children. The war in Yemen has placed children at risk of deadly malnutrition.

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URI students save the lives of 85 children and counting

Last month on the Huffington Post I wrote a feature on a unique St. Patrick’s Day celebration started by University of Rhode Island students. Their idea was to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but to use the event to feed malnourished children across the globe.

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St. Patrick's Day Plumpy'Nut Challenge takes off

Last week I wrote a feature on the Huffington Post about some amazing University of Rhode Island students and their St. Patrick’s Day Plumpy’Nut Challenge. Remembering the Irish history of the famine the students are determined that no child should starve from malnutrition.

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Students Think Plumpy'Nut Challenge Can Match Ice Bucket

We all remember the Ice Bucket Challenge from last summer and its amazing success, raising money for research to cure ALS. What if that same spirit could be used to save children from starvation around the world?

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Interview: URI students with a plan to end child hunger

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. But before you get your green on, check out what students at the University of Rhode Island are doing.

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South Sudan: life-saving food for children is looted

As the war continues in South Sudan, children are suffering on a daily basis. Even if they escape the violence, they are at risk of deadly malnutrition because of food shortages.

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Save the Children's plumpy plan to fight hunger

Afghanistan, South Sudan, Central African Republic, and Somalia are just some of the countries that live constantly on the brink of famine. Children are threatened with malnutrition on a daily basis.

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