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Handwashing: The greatest medical invention of all time

Today, believe it or not, is Global Handwashing Day. I appreciate there are a ton of these kinds of days, and it’s sometimes tough to get excited about them all. So far this month we’ve had World Habitat Day, International Day of Older Persons, International Day of Non-Violence, World Teachers Day, World Post Day, World Mental Health Day, International Day of the Girl Child, World Sight Day, International Day for Disaster Reduction, and International Day of Rural Women. Phew! What a list — and we’re only halfway through the month. One would have to be a saint to get passionate about them all. On the other hand, commemorative days can focus attention on what might easily be a vital yet...
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In South Sudan, a connection between conflict and hunger

With more food on the planet than ever before, it’s difficult to believe that people still go hungry every day. You might assume that natural disasters, drought, or a lack of access to necessary farming equipment are to blame for a lack of food. What may surprise you, though, is that conflict is a leading cause of hunger. Currently, conflict between Sudan and South Sudan is causing food shortages affecting millions, leaving children most vulnerable. While it is easy to see the role that a natural disaster or drought plays in hunger, the connection between conflict and hunger can be complicated. To make this complex issue easier to understand, World Vision’s James Addis outlines some key questions below....
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