Press Releases
Hundreds of Christian Activists to Meet with Members of Congress in June
Washington, DC, May 12, 2011 – Bread for the World is equipping Christians for advocacy as Congress considers budget cuts and a credit limit that could drastically impact hungry and poor people. Under the theme “Changing the Politics of Hunger,” hundreds of activists will come to Bread’s National Gathering 2011 to learn how to voice the issues they care about to Congress.
International Meeting Aims to Improve Nutrition for Women and Children
Washington, DC, May 6, 2011 – Bread for the World and Ireland’s Concern Worldwide will host an international meeting with representatives from developing countries to build political support for global efforts to improve nutrition among mothers and children.
Bread for the World Urges Congress to Negotiate a Responsible Budget, Protect Programs for Hungry and Poor People
Washington, DC, May 3, 2011 – As Congress reconvenes today, the nation’s debt ceiling, or credit limit, will be at the top of its agenda. Bread for the World issued the following statement today, urging Congress not to cap federal spending at the expense of programs that protect hungry and poor people.
Christian Leaders Unite to Protect Poor People in Budget Debate
Washington, DC, April 27, 2011 – Evangelical, Roman Catholic, mainline Protestants, African-American, and Latino Christian leaders have joined together to defend the lives and dignity of poor and vulnerable people in the current budget debate. The release of this joint statement marks the strongest and most unified Christian voice in the budget debate.
Hungry and Poor People Hit Hard by FY 2011 Budget Cuts
Washington, DC, April 15, 2011 – A Bread for the World analysis of the fiscal year 2011 budget agreement the Senate and House passed yesterday identifies cuts to 10 key programs that will severely affect hungry and poor people.
Bread for the World Reacts to Congressional Budget Deal
Washington, DC, April 12, 2011 – Bread for the World President Rev. David Beckmann issued the following statement today regarding the fiscal year 2011 (FY 2011) budget deal that was negotiated last week by Congress:
Christian Activists to ‘Change the Politics of Hunger’ at Bread for the World’s National Gathering 2011
Washington, DC, April 5, 2011 – Changing the politics of hunger is the focus of Bread for the World’s National Gathering 2011, to be held in Washington, DC, June 11-14, 2011. Event speakers will include world-renowned preachers, high-level government officials, members of Congress and staff, development and nutrition experts, and journalists.
Better Nutrition for Women Key to Reducing Global Hunger and Poverty
Washington, DC, March 30, 2011 – A new analysis by Bread for the World Institute, “Maternal and Child Health,” examines the connections between poverty and maternal and child health in developing countries. The analysis also highlights the importance of proper nutrition during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life—from pregnancy to the child’s second birthday. Research shows the effects of malnutrition during this critical time period are irreversible.
Fasting, Prayer, and Budget Cuts
Washington, DC, March 28, 2011 – A large coalition of Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and other advocacy organizations announced today the launch of a broad-based fasting, prayer, and advocacy movement, provoked by proposed congressional budget cuts that would disproportionately hurt those living in poverty.
Bread for the World Welcomes U.S. Leaders Committed to Ending Hunger in Local Communities
Washington, DC, March 3, 2011 – Bread for the World is pleased to welcome more than 200 attendees from 30 states, 10 corporations, and five national anti-hunger organizations to the 2011 National Hunger Free Communities Summit sponsored by the Alliance to End Hunger.
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