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The Hunger in our Midst. Some reflections from the New Zealand Bishops Conference statement 2012. Photo: Adrian Heke. Food is necessary for our survival and flourishing. Photo: Adrian Heke. The gathering and sharing of food is a fundamental aspect of community. Photo: Adrian Heke. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Hunger in our Midst
Some reflections from the New Zealand Bishops Conference statement
2012
Photo: Adrian Heke
Food is necessary for our survival and
flourishing.
Photo: Adrian Heke
The gathering and sharing of food is a fundamental aspect of community.
Photo: Adrian Heke
For many, it is an increasing struggle to put food on the table.
Photo: Adrian Heke
Food is the result of God’s gift and human effort – fruit of the earth and work of human hands.
Photo: Adrian Heke
In the world 925 million people go hungry.
In New Zealand 7.3 percent of the
population live with severe food insecurity.
This means children arriving at school
hungry, or families having inadequate
diets.
Photo: Adrian Heke
The Church and Catholic organisations respond to hunger in many different ways.
Immediate and emergency responses: food aid, school lunches, foodbanks
The Church and Catholic organisations respond to hunger in many different ways.
Community development and organisation
The Church and Catholic organisations respond to hunger in many different ways.
Advocacy for sustainability and to reduce inequalities
Food is not merely a
commodity; access to food is a human right.
Photo: Adrian Heke
Our participation in the Eucharist
demands that we address the needs
of people in the world who do not
have what they need to survive.
Photo: Adrian Heke