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Register Now for Bread’s 2014 National Gathering
WORKING TOGETHER TO END HUNGER BY 2030
There is still time to register for Bread for the World’s 2014 National Gathering at
Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center in Washington, D.C., June 9-10. The
gathering will feature exciting speakers, new learnings, and inspiring worship. Gathering
participants will be part of the celebration of Bread’s 40th anniversary at a festive dinner on
Monday evening, June 9. The gathering will conclude with Lobby Day with visits to members of Congress on Tuesday, June 10. Information on the gathering and lodging, the schedule, and registration are at www.bread.org/40. Registration is $80 (lodging not included).
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Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network (MFAN)
Document Size: 19” x 16”
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Final size: 9” x 12”
THE WAY FORWARD:
A REFORM AGENDA FOR 2014 AND BEYOND
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Bread for the World is part of the Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network (MFAN), a
coalition of international development and foreign policy practitioners, policy advocates and
experts, concerned citizens, and private sector organizations. MFAN has released a new policy
paper that presents a new agenda for the group and explains its belief that country ownership and accountability are powerful and mutually reinforcing pillars that will make U.S. aid
more effective in helping developing countries become prosperous. Find the paper at www.
modernizeaid.net/documents/MFAN_Policy_Paper_April_2014.pdf.
This Newsletter (and Other Bread Products) is Award-Winning
The communications work of Bread for the World and
Bread for the World Institute was recognized in April for its
high quality by the Religion Communicators Council. The
85-year-old organization honors its active members every year
with th e DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Awards for excellence
in religious communications and public relations.
2014 HUNGER REPORT
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ENDING HUNGER IN AMERICA
These items, produced in 2013, won awards:
• Awards of Excellence: Bread newsletter; 2014 Hunger Report:
Ending Hunger in America (for design); 2013 Offering of Letters: A Place at the Table (for design); www.hungerreport.org–digital version of the 2014 Hunger Report;
www.offeringofletters.org, the website of the 2013 Offering
of Letters; Voices of Hunger/Voices of SNAP/Voices of WIC series on the Bread blog
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Food-Aid Reforms Endangered
By Alyssa Casey
In April, the House passed a Coast Guard reauthorization bill
that includes a provision that could drastically reduce the number
of hungry people that U.S. food aid can reach.
The provision would significantly increase cargo-preference restrictions, rules requiring that a certain percentage of all cargo
funded by the United States–including food-aid products–must be
transported on American ships with American crews. The reauthorization bill would require 75 percent of all U.S. food aid to be
shipped on U.S. vessels. The resulting increase in shipping costs
would reduce funding for programs that help support U.S. humanitarian efforts.
(See Food Aid on page 2)
IN THIS ISSUE
Advocacy in Action 3 Bread Slices 4 Member Profile 5 Policy Focus 6 Field Focus 7 Contact Us 8
BREAD FOR THE WORLD
is a collective Christian voice
urging our nation’s decision
makers to end hunger
at home and abroad
“The Lord Almighty will prepare
a feast of rich food for all peoples….”
—Isaiah 25:6
May-June 2014 | www.bread.org
ACT NOW!
Use our online election resources
to be a more effective advocate
for programs that support hungry
and poor people during this
crucial season.
• Elections Matter Handbook
• Ten Ways Christians Can Help
End Hunger During Elections
• Town Hall Meeting Tips
• Certificate of Merit: media campaign for the launch of the 2014 Hunger Report; E-Bread
newsletter
• Voting Record: 112th Congress
To access these resources, visit
www.bread.org/elections.
Urge your member of Congress to
form a circle of protection around
funding for programs vital to hungry
and poor people. Call the Capitol
switchboard to be connected to your
member of Congress: (202) 224-3121.
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Staff honored for their work: Kristen Archer, Sonora Bostian, Hans Friedhoff, Sarah Godfrey, Michelle Learner, Joseph Molieri, Arnulfo Moreno, Stephen Padre, Todd Post, Doug Puller,
Derek Schwabe, and Robin Stephenson.