“The Hungry” takes an in-depth look at malnutrition and how NWHCM is fighting it
Thursday, May 6, 2010 – Northwest Haiti Christian Mission today released “The Hungry,” a video photo essay project that draws attention to the causes and effects of hunger and child malnutrition in Northwest Haiti, and the ways NWHCM is working to help.
The result of more than a year of documentary photography work by NWHCM photojournalist Andy Olsen, “The Hungry” follows the stories of two children: A severely malnourished girl being treated in NWHCM’s hospital, and another malnourished girl enrolled in one of NWHCM’s child nutrition programs. Through the eyes of these children and their families, the video explores the complex set of factors that contribute to poverty and hunger.
The video was produced before the January 12 earthquake that forever changed Haiti, but the issues it confronts are no different now than they were before the quake. As with other natural disasters in Haiti, the earthquake has only placed greater strains on Haiti’s economy and food supply.
Churches, individuals, organizations and other groups are encouraged to use “The Hungry” as a tool to raise awareness of the issues of hunger and malnutrition. It is a perfect accessory for packing events and fundraisers in conjunction with NWHCM or its ministry partners, Feed My Starving Childen and Kids Agains Hunger.
“The Hungry” is also available on NWHCM’s resources page.
