#endfamine

[senegallife]

Comment: mtdnewyork said "| Agriculture - the way to go for sustainable Africa... #senegal #agriculture #endfamine #freshgarden #fao"

[iamathieno]

Women's Day Challenge Week 2

It's been a fortnight since I took up this challenge. As you would recall from day 1 and the corresponding vlog: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utx5PWeWi6Y&context=C43a166bADvjVQa1PpcFOEiHQ7oyESiDgDXquV0-aPfFBb_ter0Es=, cutting down on wastage was my first point of action. I am proud to report that by cutting back on wastage I have been able to cut my usual grocery budget by 20% in these fourteen days. So 20% less wastage and 20% more in savings that as promised I intend to put towards solutions that will eliminate famine and hunger. I'd like to do this in as healthy a manner as possible so your suggestions are welcome.

Thanks

A

[iamathieno]

Women's Day Challenge Day 7

It's been a week since I took up this challenge. For those of you joining in now, you can catch the beginning here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utx5PWeWi6Y&context=C43a166bADvjVQa1PpcFOEiHQ7oyESiDgDXquV0-aPfFBb_ter0Es=

Since then I have come to the sad realization that I am gravely miseducated on the issue surrounding the famine. I, like most others I am sure, have the general idea:

Late/little rains = little/no food = hunger + starvation = death (due to prolonged starvation)... and such is the story of famine in Africa.

However, there are gaps in the details. In order to come up with permanent and effective solutions I realize that I need to learn the details. For years we have tried to approach this issue with a one size fits all formula (collect money + donate food = no hunger) without paying particular attention to the underlying causes that may be different in each region. So my goal this week is to learn the details and hopefully the solution is in the details.

Please share any details you may have as well.

Thanks

A