Author: Olivia Booth

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hunger and food insecurity are serious threats to many all over the world. Food insecurity is defined as a lack of access to affordable, nutritious and abundant food. It occurs in many families either due to a lack of money or lack of accessibility to crops at certain times of the year. The Global Food Security Act of 2016 was effective in fighting hunger and food insecurity, but many around the world still struggle with these issues. The Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2018 will extend the efforts of the original act for another two years.…

SEATTLE — Despite a recent surge in economic growth, India remains a country rife with poverty. The quality of life is tremendously poor for a large percentage of Indians, particularly in slums, which are scattered across the nation. Likewise, poverty in Kolkata and other large cities in India remains at critical heights. Factors Affecting Poverty in India Income Inequality Oxfam reported that the top 1 percent of the population holds 73 percent of the country’s wealth. In contrast, the poorest 50 percent of Indians hold 1 percent of the country’s wealth, putting India’s income inequality at its highest in 92…