Hunger Is Not a Place

January 5, 2006 | This article appeared in the January 23, 2006 edition of The Nation.

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It's not true that only the rich can help the poor. We must work to empower nations like
Bangladesh that are addressing the problem of hunger by creating networks of
schools, health training and micro-loans.

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Frances Moore Lappé

Frances Moore Lappé is the author of sixteen books, including, most recently, Getting A Grip : Clarity,...

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