Dispatches from the Field

Chris Rebstock

Building Partnerships in India

One of the most valuable parts of the food banking model is that it engages people from all sectors of the community – local volunteers and individuals, NGOs and civic organizations, local and national governments, and the business sector. As The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) has experienced around the world, in addition to feeding tens [...]

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August 2009 Trip to India

August 2009 Trip to India

“FOOD SECURITY CONFERENCE IN MUMBAI ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16.” GFN Technology partner, Aidmatrix, is very interested in playing a key role as our primary in-country NGO partner to develop and advance the plan for food bank establishment in India.

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March 2009 Visit to Amman, Jordan

March 2009 Visit to Amman, Jordan

“JORDAN IS A WONDERFUL COUNTRY.” Because of the synergy between food banking and agriculture, I have had the opportunity to meet a number of people with whom we can work to further the development of food banking throughout the region.”

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Orphans Walk Miles, Ride Bikes Through Rough Neighborhoods to Get a Healthy Meal and a Good Education

“NO ROOM AT THE INN.” Orphans in Nairobi, Kenya walk miles and ride bikes through informal settlements to get a healthy meal and a good education at St. Mary’s Mission Hospital campus. More.

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Kenya 2007 Country Report

Kenya 2007 Country Report

2007 Kenya Country Report: Maurice Weaver dispatch

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