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Presbyterian Mission Agency staff adds support for Wendy’s boycott

Posted May 27th, 2016

Tony De La Rosa, interim executive director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency, joined more than 60 demonstrators gathered at the headquarters of Wendy’s Corporation in Dublin, Ohio to protest and urge the company to adopt Fair Food Program practices for its purchasing of tomatoes and other produce. The protest, organized by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), was held May 26, 2016 to coincide with a shareholder’s meeting.

Farminary combines theological education and sustainable agriculture

Posted May 19th, 2016

Roots of relevance at Princeton Theological Seminary

US prepares to dump 500 metric tons of peanuts on Haiti

Posted May 12th, 2016

It seems like a no-brainer: the U.S. department of Agriculture’s plan to donate 500 metric tons of surplus dry roasted peanuts to feed 140,000 malnourished children in Haiti. But if you look just a little deeper, Presbyterian World Mission and dozens of other concerned organizations, say it is actually a recipe for disaster.

Support grows for national boycott of Wendy’s Restaurants

Posted May 12th, 2016

The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) has been trying for 10 years to convince the Wendy’s company to join the Fair Food Program (FFP), which focuses on the rights of farmworkers. Despite its pleas, the Ohio-based fast food company has said no.

‘Partners for Just Trade’ organization celebrates tenth anniversary

Posted May 9th, 2016

Non-profit credits Presbyterian Hunger Program for its success Artisans in countries like Peru and Cambodia that have struggled with extreme poverty most of their lives, are celebrating a milestone. Partners for Just Trade (PJT), an independent non-profit sustainable business, is commemorating its tenth anniversary.

Educate a Child, Transform the World

Posted May 5th, 2016

PC(USA) Strives to Alleviate Global Poverty Worldwide Through Quality Education By Tammy Warren | Presbyterian News Service Louisville, August 14, 2015—The goal is clear: provide quality education for 1 million children… Read more »

Survivors still being found in Ecuador following recent earthquake

Posted April 29th, 2016

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is working in collaboration with its partner, the ACT (Action by Churches Together) Alliance to respond in the aftermath. As many as 6,000 families in Ecuador will receive food, water, sanitation and hygiene as well as community-based psychosocial support and non-food items.

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