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Lydia House International is an organization working to support Liberian women so they become women of substance and independence.

Lydia House International is an organization working to support Liberian women so they become women of substance and independence.

In 1996, at the World Food Summit, governments reaffirmed the right to food and agreed to reduce the number of those chronically hungry to 420 million by 2015.  It’s estimated the number of those chronically hungry is rising by 5 million people annually. This is something to keep in mind as we approach the holiday season, where it’s estimated the average American will spend around $100 per person on food items.  The current landscape of food security is seen as a basic human right, but globally, more than 795 million people suffer from chronic hunger. Right now, the Global Food

In 1868, the United States Senate passed the 14th Amendment, declaring that no child should be denied equal access to education.  Therefore, it seems reasonable to conclude that supporting equal education for all individuals is a core American value that ought to be protected.  Education is seen as a road to greater opportunities, but globally, 132 million girls aren’t provided with this stepping stone. Right now, the Keeping Girls in School Act is before Congress. It recognizes that every child deserves equal access to education, especially for girls. Research has proven that girls are th...

A commentary by a Victoria resident.