Food Justice by Shayla Price
There's enough food in the world to feed everyone. So, why do individuals go hungry?
Huge imbalances in access to fertile land and water exist. Farmers and consumers do not hold the power to control these vital resources. Instead, companies and governments possess authority over the global food system. They often determine who eats and who doesn't.
Oxfam's GROW Campaign advocates for food justice. Here are a few goals of the campaign:
Huge imbalances in access to fertile land and water exist. Farmers and consumers do not hold the power to control these vital resources. Instead, companies and governments possess authority over the global food system. They often determine who eats and who doesn't.
Oxfam's GROW Campaign advocates for food justice. Here are a few goals of the campaign:
- Increase the productivity, self-reliance, and economic opportunity of small-scale farmers;
- Increase farmers' access to resources like water and land; and
- Modernize our food aid programs so they are more effective, efficient, and fiscally responsible.
Watch the video to learn how Oxfam America is working together with others to end poverty and injustice. Also, get involved by taking the Oxfam GROW Pledge!
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