Gift of the Givers announced that it received a letter of congratulations from Parliament for its efforts in combating Hunger

‘It is estimated that more than 30 million South Africans are food insecure, with 25% experiencing perpetual hunger.’

Aquaponics, is a food production system in which fish are raised in tanks of water where plants are also grown.

What could be causing the hunger in Gauteng, South Africa’s economic powerhouse? How can this problem be addressed?

Trucks bearing badly-needed food aid were stuck at a checkpoint outside Ethiopia’s war-hit Tigray region for a second day Tuesday, aid workers said, as the government and rebels blamed each other for stalling the deliveries.

Rice, black beans, oil, flour, pasta and sugar. It hardly sounds like a feast but without this 12 kilogram food parcel donation, Rita Maria De Souza would not have had enough to eat at Christmas.

Nigeria has launched numerous military operations in the region, and just last week said it had “neutralised” nearly 300 bandits.

In South Africa, some nine million children are estimated to be reliant on school feeding schemes.

Looking for a virtual concert? Look no further than Music for Meals – a joint effort between UCOOK, Ellerman House and rain.

The Inani Start Well Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign in order to build the first-ever non-profit, whole food factory in South Africa.