DID YOU know that in the world: ‘today, one person out of ten is suffering from the ef- fects of hunger? One out of every four children is mal- nourished. Each year eleven million infants die before their These are depressing facts and many people may stop eading here and move on to the next article, Why? Because we are all so jusy in our own lives and we ink ‘“Swhat can we do nyway?’’ Well I urge you to ead on because you can make difference! And -since we ust: celebrated World Food Day-two days ‘ago, this is the perfect time to make that com- “What are the consequences of hunger? Well, on the ex- treme" side, death, failure of rgans- functioning, ~ and tunted- growth: But ‘even lutritional: deficiencies of a ‘Telatively short term influence hild’s behiaviour, ability’ to ncentrate, perform complex ‘tasks, interact socially, be in- rested in the world around soa even think..need I ‘longlasting effects: It robs ‘children: of their natural hu- ‘man potential, It results in lost owledge, brainpower, and Productivity for out entire na-_ ‘tion! ‘What «are the causes of ae Is there enough food .. what causes ty... “Let's look at what can soba 1. Educate yourself about world hunger. 2. Join Oxfam - Canada’s Hungry for Change Campaign and show your solidarity with the world’s poorest. Give up food for one meal or one day (discuss with your doctor first) and donate your food money to the campaign or service in your community that helps those who are hungry. 3. 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