A distinguished panel with extensive experience in the hunger crisis affecting nations around the world will convene on 26 October, live online, to discuss the subject and what can be done to eliminate it. The free, public event is offered by Community of Christ's Human Rights and World Hunger teams.
Panel members include:
Shawn Baker leads Helen Keller International's efforts to support under-resourced communities through strengthening health and food systems using scientifically proven solutions.
David Beckmann is a pastor, author, and previous recipient of the Community of Christ International Peace Award. He was president of Bread for the World for 29 years and serves on boards and councils focused on the hunger crisis.
Ertharin Cousin is a global nutrition and food systems thought leader. She founded and today guides the Food Systems for the Future team as president and chief executive officer.
Carry Fowler is a World Food Prize laureate and president of the Food Security Council. He is considered the father of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.
Dan Glickman serves as chair of Hunger Free America. He is a former congressman from Kansas and has served in several roles addressing hunger and food insecurity.
Lisa Moon is chief executive officer for the Global FoodBanking Network, which serves more than 40 million people in more than 50 countries. She previous was vice president of global agriculture and food at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Moderators include Jim Ash, Community of Christ Human Rights Team lead; Emily Penrose-McLaughlin of HealthEd Connect; Elene Cloete of Outreach International.
The event is from 1:00-2:30 p.m. US Central Daylight Time. Registration is required. Responses for registration will come from Husch Blackwell.