More than one billion people in the world are facing starvation right now. This is the first time in world history where the number has gotten that high. That is so sad that so many people are without food. The United Nations is trying to set us a "Billion for a Billion" program. The members of the World Food Programme's think that if each internet user paid one dollar or euro, they would raise enough money to feed some. It may seem like a big chore to feed that many people, but if a lot of people are willing to help out a little, it can be solved. For many years, the government has approved the World Food Programme to try this program out, but they are unable to do it alone. They are trying to get people around the world help out by just donating a little.The UN is trying to get this issue more of a priority. I think that is a good idea, so so many people won't die because of it. They are going to start posting it in more newspapers so the word gets out. Just think if you were one of those billion people not getting anything to eat. They have a discussion planned on Monday with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. The people of the agency have called for a whole day worldwide hunger strike to highlight the issue. I think this will really get some people interested in it.Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is planning to fast for twenty four hours to respect the people who are starving. I guess its just time for us to start acting on this issue. They obviously have tried to do it without the public, but can't. This years starving number is 100 million more than last year. This number should open the eyes to others who are willing to help out and donate. Josette Sheeran is the director of the World Food Programme and wants to prevent more people starving. She doesn't understand why and how the people acted on slavery, women's right to vote, but choose not to act on this. That is a true statement and a good question. Why aren't people choosing to act?
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