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by Taylor Ramchandani Although prevention of hunger caused by natural means is not yet possible, the total amount of hunger in Africa can be minimized through charitable donations. Many charities accept donations and do provide help to those in need, but not all charities do what they say. Before donating to anywhere it is important to make sure that the organization really does what they claim. The following organizations have proven themselves trustworthy:

1. **Unicef,** a non –profit organization, works to eliminate wide spread hunger in Africa, more specifically to enhance the present living conditions of the suffering children. Their goal is to help the children grow up healthy, strong, and educated to provide the youth with a successful future. To achieve their goal they work to improve the feeding of youth and infants, supply micronutrients, secure nutrition in the case of emergency, maintain good nutrition, and prevent HIV/AIDS (Nutrition Introduction). There are many different ways to donate to this organization. The donator may choose to help the continent as a whole, a certain region in Africa, or a specific country they feel needs the most help (Information by Country and Programme). A donation, no matter how much or what kind, is always appreciated.

2.  **ONEXONE,** another non- profit organization, targets key areas of survival in Africa. They supply clean water, a steady food supply, proper healthcare, the rights to education, and the ability for children to play and remain care free (What We Do). ONEXONE remains a very popular charity thanks to the leadership of ambassadors Matt Damon and Wyclef Jean. Bono, John Legend, Penelope Cruz, and Brad Pitt have already played their part by lending their hand to this organization, but they need more help to decrease the amount of hunger in Africa (Joey Adler). Donations to this charity occur in three different ways. First, money donations are graciously accepted (General Donation). Donations can be as little or as big as the donator can afford. Second, ONEXONE provides an interactive donation center that allows the donator to see where their money goes (Be a Part of the Solution). Third, the organization sells ONEXONE merchandise, and the profits do go towards the charity. Although these items may seem a tad bit on the expensive side, no one can put a price on helping to eliminate hunger in Africa (Store).



The organization trusted most world wide is **World Vision**. World Vision is frequently advertised on national television promoting the assistance of children, but that’s not all it does. It provides assistance to sponsor a child, hope child, or a family. If the donator chooses to sponsor a child they will need to pay a fee of $35 a month, which is about a dollar a day. This money will be used to provide food, water, healthcare, and education (About Child Sponsorship). If the donator chooses to sponsor a Hope Child, a child already affected by HIV/AIDS, then their $35 will be used to provide the child with food, water, health care, education, spiritual nurture, and care for a sick or dying parent (About Hope Child Sponsorship). When donating one can chose the child they would like to help by their age, gender, and location. The donator will also receive pictures and letters from the child receiving their assistance creating a loving bond. To assist a family, the donator may send affected families animals. These animals will provide them with valuable resources including milk and eggs (Hunger). They can use these resources or sell and trade them for other items they require.

For more information about these organizations visit the following websites:

Unicef: []

ONEXONE: [|www.onexone.org]

World Vision: [|www.worldvision.org]