THE UMCOR HOTLINE FOR SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

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30 Sep 2009 00:48:00 GMT

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ARMENIA: WORLD FOOD DAY, OCT. 16

In Armenia, poverty affects one-third of the country’s population. Most
state-run institutions depend on state allocations or international
assistance to supply their food needs. UMCOR and Foods Resource Bank
(FRB) are helping orphanages and institutions for the elderly develop
their own sustainable, in-house food processing systems.

Through trainings on livestock management, cattle breeding, beekeeping,
nutrition and food processing, more than 750 adults and children
throughout six state-run institutions in Armenia have improved diets
and a better quality of life.

World Food Day is Oct. 16. United Methodists are encouraged to respond
globally to preserve human dignity by supporting programs that help
people feed themselves and their families. Learn more about UMCOR’s
work in Armenia by downloading World Food Day: Creating Sustainable
Systems church bulletin, and support programs like these by giving
to Armenia Emergency, UMCOR Advance #250225