|
CARE has made the decision to stop participating the practice of monetization, or the selling U.S. government food to fund food aid and other anti-poverty programs, by 2009. Food aid has indisputably assisted and, in many cases, saved the lives of millions of people, and it continues to be an important component of a global strategy to reduce vulnerability and food insecurity. At the same time, it is clear that many of the practices of food aid are not always compatible with our mission.
Learn More Click on the links below to read more about food aid and CARE's decision to use food resources more effectively: Changes in CARE's Food Aid Policy Grab Headlines
Our decision concerning federally funded food aid has generated strong opinions and media coverage across the country: Some of the links below require free registration or archive subscription. CARE's decision also has prompted feedback from our supporters. Click here to read excerpts of the many letters we have received on the topic.
Take Action Tell Congress to support food aid that makes sense for the world's poor when they consider the 2007 Farm Bill after Congress reconvenes in 2008.
|