What organizations help to feed starving African children?

Action Against Hunger is internationally recognized as a leader in the fight against hunger across the world. We currently work in more than 20 countries in Africa. We save the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger.

1. Is feed my starving children a legitimate organization?
2. Where does FMSC food go?
3. Who owns feed my starving children?
4. How is feed my starving children funded?
5. Is FMSC a 501c3?
6. What locations are vulnerable to famine?
7. How can famine be prevented?
8. Is Oxfam a good organization?
9. What government agency deals with poverty?
10. How did international organizations work together to end poverty?

Is feed my starving children a legitimate organization?

Feed My Starving Children is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1989, and donations are tax-deductible. Is this your nonprofit? Access your Star Rating Portal to submit data and edit your profile.

Where does FMSC food go?

FMSC meals are shipped to a fantastic network of reliable food partners in 7 countries in North and Central America.

Who owns feed my starving children?

Richard Proudfit, a Minneapolis business man and philanthropist, founded the organization after visiting Honduras after a hurricane. Proudfit witnessed starving children dying all around him and was moved to start Feed My Starving Children in 1987.

How is feed my starving children funded?

FMSC is 100% donor funded. Because of our low overhead costs, donations of all amounts go a long way in the fight against world hunger. FMSC devotes more than 90% of total donations directly to feeding kids.

Is FMSC a 501c3?

Every year, millions of children die from preventable causes such as pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria and undernutrition. ... As a Christian nonprofit, FMSC is dedicated to seeing every child whole in body and spirit.

What locations are vulnerable to famine?

For more than 30 million people in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen severe hunger is a daily reality. For some, the risk of starvation is even greater. More than 20 million people in northeastern Nigeria, South Sudan, Somalia and Yemen are at immediate risk.

How can famine be prevented?

The basic elements of famine prevention are: a substantial surplus of agricultural production beyond the subsistence needs of the rural population; highly developed transportation systems within rural areas, between rural and related urban areas, and with the rest of the world; and a democratic form of government.

Is Oxfam a good organization?

Oxfam has also achieved the highest Platinum level transparency and accountability status with GuideStar, a philanthropic research organization that provides unbiased non-profit information for donors. These rankings place Oxfam among an elite group of charitable organizations nationally.

What government agency deals with poverty?

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How did international organizations work together to end poverty?

International organizations work together to end the poverty by following: Building infrastructure. Establish economic programs. Sending food-aid.