1. To Fight Poverty, Support Small Farmers.
- Author
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Elba, Idris, Dickstein, Leslie, Shah, Simmone, and Zorthian, Julia
- Subjects
RURAL poor ,POOR people ,POVERTY ,FARMERS ,RURAL women ,YOUNG adults ,AFRICANS ,FOOD security - Abstract
The article discusses the issue of poverty and food insecurity in Africa, with 1 in 5 Africans going to bed hungry and 140 million people facing acute food insecurity. The author, Idris Elba, emphasizes the importance of supporting small farmers and investing in rural development to address poverty and hunger. Elba and his wife have created the Elba Hope Foundation, which aims to bring about transformative change in Africa and the African diaspora by empowering small-scale farmers and addressing climate change. They advocate for sustainable progress, responsible stewardship of agriculture and the environment, and youth advocacy. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024