These letters are an exchange between Punit Kumar Singh from India and Joshua M. Aganze from the Democratic Republic of Congo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Letter 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Je suis fort ravi de t\u2019\u00e9crire cette premi\u00e8re lettre dans le but que chacun d\u2019entre nous apprenne de la culture de l\u2019autre. Ce projet est donc pour moi une occasion inestimable de me familiariser \u00e0 une nouvelle culture et de faire conna\u00eetre tant soit peu la mienne. Outre cela, je suis aussi fort int\u00e9ress\u00e9 d\u2019\u00e9changer largement sur nos fa\u00e7ons de voir les choses en ce qui est de l\u2019existence d\u2019un monde sans faim. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
En effet, vivant dans un pays (la R\u00e9publique D\u00e9mocratique du Congo) qui est actuellement class\u00e9 parmi les pays les plus pauvres du continent africain (et cela malgr\u00e9 ses multiples richesses), je ne cesse de constater des fl\u00e9aux incessants qui frappent ma population. Certes les m\u00e9dias illustrent certains aspects de la vie qui se m\u00e8nent ici (barbarie, violence sexuelle, ins\u00e9curit\u00e9,\u2026) mais cela n\u2019est qu\u2019une minime facette de la r\u00e9alit\u00e9 que nous vivons. Je ne peux pas m\u2019attarder sur les multiples probl\u00e8mes que nous rencontrons dans notre quotidien tellement ils sont l\u00e9gions ; mais, permets-moi de te parler un peu plus profond\u00e9ment d\u2019une catastrophe que nous connaissons ici et qui touchent bon nombre de gens : la Malnutrition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
C\u2019est un mot assez vague qui peut pr\u00eater \u00e0 confusion pour plusieurs, mais comprends par l\u00e0 que dans mon contexte ici au Congo il sous-entend plus la sous-nutrition. <\/strong>J\u2019habite une province d\u00e9nomm\u00e9e Sud-Kivu, situ\u00e9e dans l\u2019Est de la RDC, qui, socio-\u00e9conomiquement parlant, abrite un bon nombre de foyers \u00e0 faible revenu et vivant ainsi dans une situation pr\u00e9caire d\u2019ins\u00e9curit\u00e9 alimentaire. Les enfants sont les plus vuln\u00e9rables \u00e0 cette situation chaotique et, malheureusement cette situation ne cesse de s\u2019empirer. Plusieurs \u00e9tudes ont \u00e9t\u00e9 men\u00e9es pour comprendre les causes de cette situation et des pistes de solutions ont \u00e9t\u00e9 propos\u00e9es quoique le probl\u00e8me ne cesse de persister. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00c9tant \u00e9tudiant en cinqui\u00e8me ann\u00e9e de M\u00e9decine, mon int\u00e9r\u00eat se porte plus sur les r\u00e9percussions qu’entra\u00eene cette situation chez ces enfants : faible performance \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9cole, petite taille. Bref, baisse de leur capacit\u00e9 \u00e0 \u00eatre productif, et ceci est une grande perte pour notre pays (et m\u00eame pour le monde). Pire encore, des \u00e9tudes ont montr\u00e9 que ces enfants ont des grandes chances de contracter des maladies non transmissibles dans l\u2019avenir (telles que l’hypertension art\u00e9rielle, le diab\u00e8te sucr\u00e9, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Les causes \u00e0 la base de cette calamit\u00e9 sont tellement l\u00e9gion que je ne saurai te les citer toutes (d\u00e9j\u00e0 qu\u2019il y en a certaines que j\u2019ignore) mais laissez-moi t\u2019en pr\u00e9senter les plus patentes. Il s\u2019agit principalement : du manque d\u2019\u00e9quipements m\u00e9dicaux ad\u00e9quats pour traiter les enfants malnutris ; de l\u2019absence de centres de contr\u00f4le et de d\u00e9pistage de cette situation ; des conflits arm\u00e9s qui sont nombreux et qui poussent bon nombre de populations \u00e0 abandonner leurs terres et \u00e0 aller vivre ailleurs (parfois m\u00eame dans des conditions mis\u00e9rablement inimaginables) ; de l\u2019indisponibilit\u00e9 d\u2019infrastructures sanitaires ad\u00e9quates dans la plupart de r\u00e9gions recul\u00e9es, qui pour la plupart sont encore \u00ab modestes \u00bb ; des mauvaises habitudes alimentaires ; du manque d\u2019acc\u00e8s \u00e0 une nourriture de bonne qualit\u00e9 dans beaucoup de r\u00e9gions rurales ; de la pauvret\u00e9 li\u00e9e \u00e0 la crise \u00e9conomique et aux in\u00e9galit\u00e9s sociales, etc. Tous sont autant d\u2019\u00e9l\u00e9ments qui entretiennent et p\u00e9rennisent l\u2019ins\u00e9curit\u00e9 alimentaire chez nous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Plusieurs solutions ont \u00e9t\u00e9 propos\u00e9es, certaines appliqu\u00e9es et d\u2019autres non, pour r\u00e9soudre ce probl\u00e8me. C\u2019est par exemple le cas de plusieurs multinationales qui apportent de l\u2019aide \u00e0 ces enfants (autant financi\u00e8re qu\u2019alimentaire). D\u2019autres structures, particuli\u00e8rement sanitaires, traitent les enfants atteints de situation grave de cette maladie (dite Malnutrition aigu\u00eb s\u00e9v\u00e8re<\/strong> en terme m\u00e9dical) en les soumettant \u00e0 un r\u00e9gime nutritionnel strict pour stabiliser leur \u00e9tat de sant\u00e9 tellement cette situation peut devenir \u00e0 un certain moment dangereuse. J\u2019aimerais bien te raconter une de mes exp\u00e9riences v\u00e9cues l\u2019an pass\u00e9 alors que je menais mon stage m\u00e9dical de quatri\u00e8me ann\u00e9e en milieu rural. J\u2019y avais rencontr\u00e9 bon nombre d\u2019enfants malnutris dont certains en mourraient. Alors un jour, pendant une session de garde m\u00e9dicale, un tr\u00e8s jeune gar\u00e7on de 3 ans nous \u00e9tait parvenu en pleine nuit, emmen\u00e9 par sa m\u00e8re aux Urgences par ce qu\u2019il s\u2019\u00e9tait \u00e9vanoui. Il \u00e9tait fort maigre et ses pieds \u00e9taient tout gonfl\u00e9s (situation qu\u2019on nomme \u00ab \u0153d\u00e8me \u00bb en m\u00e9decine). Le jeune gar\u00e7on ne cessait de s\u2019effondrer et, malheureusement, malgr\u00e9 l\u2019intervention des m\u00e9decins, il n\u2019a pu survivre. Ce n\u2019est que quelques jours plus tard, apr\u00e8s avoir discut\u00e9 avec sa maman que j\u2019ai appris que ce gar\u00e7on avait pass\u00e9 presque quatre jours sans rien manger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ces enfants aimeraient bien quitter cette situation mais comprennent qu\u2019ils se voient confronter \u00e0 plusieurs difficult\u00e9s car, \u00e0 part le fait qu\u2019ils sont plus passifs qu\u2019actifs, ils subissent \u00e9galement les cons\u00e9quences d\u2019une m\u00e9gestion gouvernementale vue que les grandes instances n\u00e9gligent \u00e9norm\u00e9ment ce probl\u00e8me. Ceci rend encore plus difficile la situation du fait que bon nombre de personnes souhaiteraient apporter un changement \u00e0 cela mais nul n\u2019est soutenu par le gouvernement. Bien plus, aucune politique n\u2019a \u00e9t\u00e9 \u00e9tablie pour favoriser la baisse de cette situation d\u2019ins\u00e9curit\u00e9 alimentaire. Outre cela, le taux de ch\u00f4mage \u00e9tant en hausse, on assiste indirectement \u00e0 une sorte de quiproquo entre la volont\u00e9 d\u2019op\u00e9rer un changement et la disponibilit\u00e9 des moyens pour acc\u00e9der \u00e0 ce dernier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n C\u2019est, tristement, une r\u00e9alit\u00e9 qui concerne bon nombre d\u2019enfants dans nos r\u00e9gions et qui malgr\u00e9 tout se battent pour survivre. J\u2019aimerais donc m\u2019impliquer tant soit peu dans ce combat de lutte contre la famine et toutes ses cons\u00e9quences meurtri\u00e8res. \u00c0 l\u2019instar des multiples solutions propos\u00e9es et m\u00eame d\u00e9j\u00e0 ex\u00e9cut\u00e9es, je con\u00e7ois avec une amie belge un projet qui propose une intervention radicale sur le probl\u00e8me m\u00eame de malnutrition en apportant une nourriture de bonne qualit\u00e9 <\/strong>via des banques alimentaires<\/strong> aux enfants qui sont pr\u00e9dispos\u00e9s \u00e0 cette situation. De plus, il s\u2019agira d\u2019une solution port\u00e9e \u00e0 long terme et qui r\u00e9pondra aux besoins des plus d\u00e9favoris\u00e9s dans l\u2019optique d\u2019une extension \u00e0 toute l\u2019\u00e9tendue de la R\u00e9publique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Je souhaiterais te parler en long et en large de mon projet si cela t\u2019int\u00e9resse bien. Entre-temps, j\u2019aimerai savoir, y a-t-il de telles initiatives dans ton pays ? Que penses-tu de l\u2019efficacit\u00e9 des banques alimentaires pour r\u00e9soudre ce probl\u00e8me d\u2019ins\u00e9curit\u00e9 alimentaire ? Crois-tu que les solutions \u00e0 ce probl\u00e8me deviennent de plus en plus rares surtout apr\u00e8s cette pand\u00e9mie de COVID-19 ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n J\u2019esp\u00e8re n\u2019avoir pas \u00e9t\u00e9 trop long et j\u2019ai sinc\u00e8rement h\u00e2te de te lire tr\u00e8s bient\u00f4t pour \u00e9couter tes opinions et apprendre de toi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Porte-toi bien!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joshua M. Aganze<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Letter 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank you for reaching out and taking the time to learn more about me. I’m Punit Kumar Singh, originally from India, and currently pursuing a PGDM-Rural Management program from Xavier Institute of Social Services, Ranchi. I’m glad to have connected with someone who shares my enthusiasm for achieving our goals despite coming from different countries. I’m confident that our collaboration could result in something great. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank you for informing me about the initiatives in place to end hunger in your nation. It is inspiring to see a government working towards eliminating a common problem faced by many people around the world. I am glad to tell you that my country, has also taken steps to address this issue. We have launched a number of programmes and policies that have helped us make significant progress toward ending hunger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n India is a developing nation with a large population. This has resulted in the prevalence of various issues that require attention from our government. Despite the efforts made by our government, it is evident that these problems still exist and need to be addressed. In this letter, we will explore how these issues are being tackled in India and what more can be done to solve them. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on the global economy, leaving millions of people around the world in dire financial straits. In India alone, 15 million individuals have been pushed into poverty, with 5 million of them being particularly hard-hit. This has created an urgent need for governments to come up with effective solutions to help these individuals and their families out of poverty. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the fragility of India\u2019s food security system, which has left millions of people in poverty and hunger. Despite the existence of many food security programmes, they have been severely mistargeted in terms of who they are intended to benefit. This has resulted in a situation where the majority of those who need help are not receiving it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite our government’s efforts to tackle this problem, it has remained a big question mark in terms of how successful they have been. In order to understand why this is so, it is important to look at the various factors that contribute to hunger and poverty. These include economic inequality, lack of access to food and resources, inadequate nutrition education, and poor infrastructure. By looking at these issues in detail, we can gain insight into what needs to be done in order for our government’s efforts towards eliminating hunger among those living below the poverty line to be successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Approximately 75% of India\u2019s population lives in 6,38,365 villages spread over 32 lakh square kilometers. Out of this approximately 90% is concentrated in the villages having a population of less than 2000. Food insecurity and poor health are two of the most pressing issues in rural economies, agricultural systems, and natural resource management. To address these issues, significant changes must be made to ensure that food production is sustainable and that access to nutritious food is available to everyone. This can be done by introducing new technologies, improving existing agricultural practices, and strengthening natural resource management strategies. By making these changes, we can reduce the risk of food insecurity and improve overall health outcomes for people living in rural areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Indian government is making significant strides in its development strategy, with several programmes and initiatives being implemented across the country. These programmes are designed to help achieve the country’s objectives of economic growth, poverty reduction, and social inclusion. From rural electrification to financial inclusion, the government has taken a holistic approach to ensure that all citizens benefit from these initiatives. With these programmes in place, India is well on its way to achieving zero hunger. Hunger and poverty are two of the most pressing issues faced by many countries around the world. In India, the government has taken several initiatives to combat these problems. These programmes have been successful in helping the country’s citizens to lead a better life and end hunger and poverty. The government has implemented numerous programmes such as providing free meals to school children, providing subsidized food grains to poor families, launching employment schemes to create jobs for rural youth, and providing access to financial services for small businesses. All of these initiatives have had a positive impact on reducing hunger and poverty in India. Few programme I am discussing below: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Public Distribution System (PDS)<\/strong> was developed as a method of managing shortages through the economical distribution of foodgrains. PDS has grown in importance as a component of the government’s strategy for managing the nation’s food economy. PDS is supplemental in nature and is not meant to supply a household or a particular sector of the population with all of their needs for any of the goods distributed under it. The Central Government and the State\/UT Governments share oversight of PDS. The Food Corporation of India (FCI), a subsidiary of the Central Government, is in charge of procuring, storing, transporting, and allocating food grains in bulk to the State Governments. The operational role includes allocation within the State, determining which families are eligible, issuing Ration Cards, and monitoring the operation of Fair Price Shops (FPSs), among other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/strong>The Mid-Day Meal Program<\/strong> is an Indian school lunch programme created to improve the nutritional status of school-age children across the country. The programme now goes by the name POSHAN<\/strong> Scheme. Children in government primary and upper primary schools, government-aided Anganwadis, Madarsa, and Maqtabs receive free lunches on working days as part of the plan. The Midday Meal Program is the biggest programmes of its kind in the world, feeding 120 million kids in more than 1.27 million schools and Education Guarantee Scheme locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bringing up Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-2<\/strong>). The UN<\/strong> has set 8<\/strong> targets and 13<\/strong> indicators to end world hunger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Comparing my country’s current condition with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has revealed that we have a long way to go in order to meet the targets by the end of 2030. This is an ambitious goal, but if we are able to make the right investments and take the necessary actions, we can make significant progress toward achieving our objectives. The SDGs provide us with a roadmap for sustainable development and serve as a reminder that we need to make sure that no one is left behind in our efforts. In many countries, food security is an important issue due to the prevalence of malnutrition. This is especially true in my country, where food nutrition is essential for the health and well-being of its citizens. Fortunately, there are numerous NGOs that are focusing on this issue and striving to improve food security. These NGOs work tirelessly to ensure that everyone has access to nutritious and affordable food options. They also educate people on the importance of eating a balanced diet and provide resources for those who are struggling with malnutrition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank you for suggesting the food bank which is absolutely an excellent idea to deal with food wastage and to feed needy one, Food wastage is a major problem in India, with millions of people going hungry every day. Fortunately, there are organizations that are working to address this issue by setting up food banks. During COVID food bank shows their wide presence and helped people with food and water. Further, I would like to know about the measures your government is taking to reduce hunger and achieve SDG2’s aim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I hope this brief overview helps you understand India\u2019s contribution toward achieving zero hunger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanking you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Punit Kumar Singh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Letter 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n A : PUNIT KUMAR SINGH<\/p>\n\n\n\n Objet : Concernant l’objectif “faim z\u00e9ro” : sources d’inspiration et obstacles.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Je te transmets par cette deuxi\u00e8me lettre mes sinc\u00e8res salutations et, dans l\u2019espoir que ce mot te trouve assez bien portant, je voudrai t\u2019exprimer par la m\u00eame occasion la grande joie que j\u2019ai \u00e9prouv\u00e9e en lisant la fa\u00e7on dont tu d\u00e9peins si parfaitement l\u2019Inde. Il est vrai que je ne me faisais pas autant d\u2019id\u00e9es venant de ce grand pays d\u2019Asie, et je me trouve \u00e0 pr\u00e9sent fort int\u00e9ress\u00e9 d\u2019apprendre encore plus sur ton pays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Je te remercie particuli\u00e8rement de m\u2019avoir parl\u00e9 de l\u2019implication de votre gouvernement dans l\u2019atteinte de l\u2019objectif \u00ab Faim z\u00e9ro \u00bb et je dois t\u2019avouer que c\u2019est assez encourageant de voir \u00e0 quel point ton pays prend vraiment \u00e0 c\u0153ur cette situation. C\u2019est une preuve \u00e9galement d\u2019humanisme que de reconna\u00eetre que tout le monde a droit \u00e0 une nourriture de bonne qualit\u00e9, et le fait m\u00eame de mettre en \u0153uvre autant de programmes de soutien aux d\u00e9munis est une preuve assez extraordinaire de bonne volont\u00e9. Je porte encore plus d\u2019int\u00e9r\u00eat \u00e0 la fa\u00e7on dont ces programmes se focalisent sur les enfants encore en \u00e2ge pr\u00e9scolaire et scolaire car ceux-ci sont les plus vuln\u00e9rables \u00e0 cette situation et ne savent pas comment se comporter face \u00e0 cela. Repr\u00e9sentant l\u2019avenir de demain, ces enfants ont exactement plus besoin de cette aide que n\u2019importe qui. <\/p>\n\n\n\n J\u2019aimerai bien te parler aujourd\u2019hui de quelques strat\u00e9gies que mon pays, la R\u00e9publique D\u00e9mocratique du Congo, a eu \u00e0 adopter ces derni\u00e8res ann\u00e9es pour r\u00e9duire la faim et atteindre l\u2019objectif de l\u2019ODD 2. Ceci m\u2019obligera un peu \u00e0 te rappeler grosso modo quels sont les probl\u00e8mes qui sont \u00e0 la base de la catastrophe de l\u2019ins\u00e9curit\u00e9 alimentaire en RDC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n La R\u00e9publique D\u00e9mocratique du Congo compte \u00e0 pr\u00e9sent une population d\u2019\u00e0 peu pr\u00e8s 95,89 millions d\u2019habitants (en 2021), ce qui la classe parmi les pays les plus peupl\u00e9s d\u2019Afrique. Mais comprends que derri\u00e8re ce chiffre se cache \u00e9galement un grand fardeau car \u00e0 peu pr\u00e8s 72% de la population rurale sont affect\u00e9es par la pauvret\u00e9. Ceci implique qu\u2019ils ont une faible accessibilit\u00e9 financi\u00e8re pour se procurer des moyens de subsistance ad\u00e9quats. A ceci s\u2019ajoute la d\u00e9gradation de nombreuses infrastructures, routi\u00e8res par exemple, qui rend l\u2019accessibilit\u00e9 \u00e0 la nourriture de bonne qualit\u00e9 encore plus difficile. La plupart des routes sont en \u00e9tat de d\u00e9labrement avanc\u00e9. Je me rappelle que, \u00e0 peine lorsque je finissais mon \u00e9cole secondaire, j\u2019accompagnais mon p\u00e8re \u00e0 une ferme dans un village nomm\u00e9 Bunyakiri (dans ma province du Sud-Kivu), et pour atteindre la ferme, il nous avait fallu laisser le v\u00e9hicule \u00e0 presque 10 Km et r\u00e9aliser le reste du chemin \u00e0 pied faute de route praticable. Cette situation se voit empir\u00e9e par des guerres incessantes (tr\u00e8s r\u00e9pandues dans l\u2019Est du Pays) qui obligent des milliers de populations \u00e0 quitter leurs terres et leurs habitats pour chercher refuge ailleurs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Aux vu de tous ces probl\u00e8mes, il est crucial de mener des actions sur plusieurs plans et ceci devrait normalement d\u00e9buter par une implication beaucoup plus parlante du gouvernement. Car, en effet, le pays est extr\u00eamement riche de part ses ressources aussi bien mini\u00e8res et foresti\u00e8res qu\u2019humaines. La RDC est l\u2019un des pays dont le sol est r\u00e9put\u00e9 pour \u00eatre des plus fertiles, avec le potentiel de nourrir tous ses habitants et m\u00eame par des exportations, elle peut nourrir une grande partie du continent si on met en \u0153uvre des strat\u00e9gies de d\u00e9veloppement assez efficaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Parmi ces strat\u00e9gies efficaces, je m\u2019int\u00e9resse plus \u00e0 l\u2019agriculture et \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9levage, deux grandes activit\u00e9s tr\u00e8s pratiqu\u00e9es ici chez nous et qui devraient mettre en valeur le pays. Le gouvernement congolais a compris qu\u2019il fallait promouvoir ces secteurs dits \u00ab primaires \u00bb. Avec l\u2019appui de plusieurs multinationales (telles que la Banque Mondiale<\/strong>, le Projet Int\u00e9gr\u00e9 de Croissance agricole dans la r\u00e9gion des grands lacs<\/strong> -PICAGL<\/strong>, etc.) certains programmes ont \u00e9t\u00e9 d\u00e9velopp\u00e9s pour am\u00e9liorer la production agricole et cela via la formation et le financement d\u2019agriculteurs et d\u2019\u00e9leveurs pour accro\u00eetre les recettes. Ces partenaires ont \u00e9galement facilit\u00e9 l\u2019introduction de nouvelles technologies pour maximiser la productivit\u00e9 et actuellement ils m\u00e8nent des activit\u00e9s de recherche pour d\u00e9velopper des esp\u00e8ces v\u00e9g\u00e9tales r\u00e9sistantes aux maladies et riches en nutriments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n De fa\u00e7on beaucoup plus accentu\u00e9e, le gouvernement appuie certaines multinationales et ONG qui veulent directement agir sur le probl\u00e8me de l\u2019ins\u00e9curit\u00e9 alimentaire. Ces organisations ont apport\u00e9 un grand impact quant \u00e0 la r\u00e9duction de la famine dans plusieurs r\u00e9gions du pays. Malgr\u00e9 les ressources limit\u00e9es et les obstacles qu\u2019ils ont eu \u00e0 rencontrer, elles continuent \u00e0 \u0153uvrer dans le but d\u2019am\u00e9liorer tant soit peu la situation de vie pr\u00e9caire de millions de personnes. Parmi ces institutions, permets-moi d\u2019aborder certaines dont les actions ont \u00e9t\u00e9 plut\u00f4t remarquables dans ma r\u00e9gion :<\/p>\n\n\n\n Le PAM (Programme Alimentaire Mondial)<\/strong> a \u00e9t\u00e9 parmi les institutions les plus impliqu\u00e9es dans le combat contre l\u2019ins\u00e9curit\u00e9 alimentaire et la malnutrition dans nos r\u00e9gions. Il a eu \u00e0 offrir des aliments nutritifs aux enfants en \u00e2ge pr\u00e9scolaire en vue de r\u00e9duire la pr\u00e9valence de la malnutrition et de pr\u00e9venir celle-ci. En plus de cela, il a investi dans le renforcement des comp\u00e9tences des m\u00e8res allaitantes afin d\u2019am\u00e9liorer leurs connaissances en mati\u00e8re de soins et de pratiques alimentaires. Le PAM assiste ainsi environ plus de 1,4 millions d\u2019enfants, de femmes enceintes et de femmes allaitantes souffrant de Malnutrition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n D\u2019autres ONG telles que ACTED<\/strong> cherchent \u00e0 accompagner la distribution de nourriture aux d\u00e9munis par des activit\u00e9s g\u00e9n\u00e9ratrices de revenus favorisant ainsi l\u2019autonomie des b\u00e9n\u00e9ficiaires au lieu d\u2019une d\u00e9pendance \u00e0 l\u2019aide ext\u00e9rieure sur le long terme. C\u2019est un peu dans cette m\u00eame optique que s\u2019inscrit mon projet que j\u2019ai bri\u00e8vement abord\u00e9 dans ma pr\u00e9c\u00e9dente correspondance : capaciter les femmes ou les responsables de ces familles d\u00e9munies \u00e0 r\u00e9aliser une activit\u00e9 rentable s\u2019av\u00e8re \u00eatre une aide plus qu\u2019inestimable et qui permet un investissement plus durable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Il est bien d\u00e9cevant que notre gouvernement ne se soit pas encore assez impliqu\u00e9 dans le combat contre la faim et j\u2019estime que plusieurs actions devront \u00eatre mises en oeuvre pour tacler ce fl\u00e9au car, malgr\u00e9 les multiples efforts de ces institutions, l\u2019objectif \u00ab Faim z\u00e9ro \u00bb ne sera jamais atteint sans une implication plus parlante de notre gouvernement. Si tu es de mon avis, je pense bien que cette implication passerait par l\u2019adoption d\u2019une approche plus holistique qui agirait sur la racine m\u00eame du probl\u00e8me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Investir dans les secteurs de l\u2019agriculture et de l\u2019\u00e9levage en vue de produire de la nourriture de bonne qualit\u00e9 et facilement accessible \u00e0 tous, renouveler les infrastructures publiques telles que les routes en vue d\u2019am\u00e9liorer l\u2019accessibilit\u00e9 g\u00e9ographique \u00e0 certaines r\u00e9gions recul\u00e9es, investir dans la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 et la sant\u00e9 des populations, adopter des politiques qui avantageraient l\u2019\u00e9mergence des populations pauvres. Voici bien autant de solutions qui aideraient notre pays \u00e0 mieux atteindre cet objectif de l\u2019ODD 2. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel que tu me l\u2019as notifi\u00e9 dans ta premi\u00e8re lettre, en jetant un regard aux objectifs des Nations Unies pour atteindre le goal ultime qu\u2019est l\u2019\u00e9radication de la faim et, aux vues de la situation actuelle que connait mon pays, j\u2019ai bien peur que nous ne soyons bien loin de l\u2019eldorado. Mais est-ce que cela pourrait signifier qu\u2019il faille laisser tomber l\u2019espoir d\u2019atteindre un jour ce r\u00eave ? Personnellement, je reste optimiste que nous pouvons bien y arriver si des gens comme toi et moi unissent leurs id\u00e9es et leurs actions pour aboutir \u00e0 un changement positif de la situation car ces personnes d\u00e9munies ont grandement besoin de nous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n J\u2019ai eu beaucoup d’occasions pour r\u00e9aliser cela. A titre illustratif, j\u2019ai eu \u00e0 passer plusieurs s\u00e9jours dans le village de mes a\u00efeux (en Territoire de Walungu\/Province de Sud-Kivu). A maintes reprises nous accueillions plusieurs enfants tout maigrichons qui venaient qu\u00e9mander de la nourriture \u00e0 la maison. Un jour j\u2019avais m\u00eame eu \u00e0 \u00eatre t\u00e9moin d\u2019une dispute entre des gamins au sujet d\u2019un repas fait de riz et de haricots qu\u2019on leur avait procur\u00e9. Ceci \u00e9tait une preuve qu\u2019ils \u00e9taient r\u00e9ellement en manque et que leur quotidien \u00e9tait loin d\u2019\u00eatre parfait. As-tu eu des exp\u00e9riences similaires dans ta r\u00e9gion ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Je souhaiterai que notre gouvernement s\u2019inspire un peu du tien pour am\u00e9liorer cette situation pitoyable que nous connaissons. Penses-tu que l\u2019Inde atteindra un jour cet objectif de l\u2019ODD 2 ? J\u2019aimerai \u00e9galement savoir si tu comptes un jour t\u2019impliquer activement pour apporter un changement dans ton pays quant \u00e0 la situation d\u2019ins\u00e9curit\u00e9 alimentaire qu\u2019il conna\u00eet pour le moment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n J\u2019ai espoir de n\u2019avoir pas \u00e9t\u00e9 trop long et que ces quelques lignes t\u2019ont permis d\u2019avoir une id\u00e9e sur la position de la R\u00e9publique D\u00e9mocratique du Congo quant \u00e0 l\u2019atteinte de l\u2019objectif d\u2019un monde \u00ab sans faim \u00bb<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n J\u2019ai h\u00e2te de te lire bient\u00f4t,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joshua M. Aganze<\/p>\n\n\n\n Letter 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n I’m doing fine; how about you? I hope all is well with you. I read your letter, and I found it to be quite informative. I learned a lot about your government’s ongoing programme to end hunger. Let’s start with more deep discussion so that both can enhance their existing knowledge about the two nations. We are aware that, climate change is harming food supplies, and many countries, particularly developing ones, have made reducing hunger a top priority. Since agriculture is one of the sectors most affected due to climate change, it is crucial to approach these concerns holistically from the outset rather than formulating or planning stand-alone solutions. By 2030, specifically agriculture will have to change rapidly to meet the growing demand for food, which will compound resource degradation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a result, the current emphasis is on incorporating climate resilience into Indian agriculture and natural resource management. So many successful, “climate-smart actions” projects are implemented collaboratively with local partners, government agencies, and community-based organizations, including self-help groups, village cooperatives, and farmer-producer organizations. To establish the framework for “climate-smart actions” at all levels and accomplish the goal of “zero hunger” by 2030, the current situation demands quick attention and local support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this letter, I am just sharing some more information regarding the use of hunger measurement tools i.e., Central government, local governments, and non-profitable organizations use the instruments provided by International Institutions to assess the level of sustainability with success. Provide instructions on how to utilize the Multidimensional Poverty Index methodology as a useful instrument for evaluating the impact of support for programs aimed at ending hunger and reducing poverty. India’s food supply varies from region to region, making it difficult to meet the needs of the population in each region solely through domestic production. A wide range of factors contribute to the issue of food insecurity and hunger, so any remedies must also be multifaceted. I think that both the business and public sectors must participate actively. This calls for enhancing both public and private sector organizations’ governance, productivity, and accountability. I am just going to discuss some of the non-profitable organization which is working in India, especially in the field of reducing hunger:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Akshay Patra Foundation<\/strong>: This initiative, which was founded in Bengaluru in 2000, seeks to end classroom hunger by implementing a mid-day food program in government and government-aided schools. 1.8 million students from 16,856 schools in 12 states and two union territories of India are currently served by Akshay Patra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Robin Hood Army<\/strong>: The Robin Hood Army is a volunteer-based, no-funds society that helps those who are less fortunate, such as homeless families, orphanages, patients in public hospitals, and residents of nursing homes, by collecting leftover food from local eateries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Fight Hunger Foundation<\/strong>: This initiative, founded in 2012 by Prof. M. S. Swaminathan, works to treat malnutrition among disadvantaged children in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Mumbai. To secure inpatient and outpatient care, foundation members first identify children who are chronically malnourished. They then work with the local community and healthcare professionals. To treat malnutrition, they run education programs about nutrition and hygiene at the neighborhood hospitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Feeding India<\/strong>: Through their app, the volunteers of this program gather leftovers from parties, weddings, and other events and give them to the homeless in sheltered houses across 32 Indian towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Embracing the world<\/strong>: With the help of this effort, 10 million people in India will have access to the fundamental necessities of life: food, shelter, healthcare, education, and a means of subsistence. Additionally, they provide raw food to the indigenous tribes in the outlying regions. When there are natural catastrophes or other emergencies, they are constantly active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are not only a few of the well-known organizations that are active in my country; there are many more. For example, most religious institutions offer free food, or, to put it another way, they provide food to anyone who wants it without any restrictions. By asking your religious leader’s permission, you can also implement this concept in your nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What can we do to support the Zero Hunger initiative?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Building a world without hunger requires cutting down on waste, improving diet, and embracing a sustainable lifestyle. For a safe supply of food in the future, our decisions today are crucial. Simple activities like not wasting food, producing more with less, adopting a healthier diet, and advocating for Zero Hunger will help us make the movement a way of life and help us rediscover the meaning of food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I can say that a more integrated level of reengineering and development is required for the entire food production, preservation, and distribution system. Both the warehouse and cold chain transportation systems need a lot of expansion and enhancement. These will aid in lowering post-harvest losses to farmers and preserving the quality of their output. The surplus food should be transported to places where there is a food shortage using a sufficient transportation system. The general public’s knowledge of the effects of food waste should be raised through the media. The government should develop rules to enhance food recycling and penalize food waste in the supply chain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I will also suggest that more encouragement is needed to get private organizations involved in the fight against hunger. According to the report, private organizations only operate in a few states and cities but do an excellent job overall. These are often developing countries. There is no such private engagement in India’s poorer states, such as those in the northeast. According to a report by the Boston Consulting Group, there is a $700 billion opportunity in tackling the problem of food loss and wastage, thus young people of the nation should be financially motivated to pursue start-ups for making effective use of the extra food wherever in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I think that every municipality should implement the idea of a community refrigerator, we can also suggest the government of our nations. Start a campaign to plant fruit trees on the homestead lands and degraded woodlands that belong to or were given to the poor. In addition to increasing the nutritional value of the impoverished people’s food, this will diversify their sources of income and lessen their reliance on one season of the year. Fresh, nutrient-dense produce should be included in the food rationing plan for the poor to provide them with affordable food. So I have just shared this time some of the good initiatives and ideas regarding achieving zero hunger. If you have any suggestions regarding this, please suggest me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I hope this brief overview helps you understand India’s contribution toward achieving zero hunger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Punit Kumar Singh.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" These letters are an exchange between Punit Kumar Singh from India and Joshua M. Aganze from the … <\/p>\n
Subject: \u2013 Regarding Achieving zero hunger: inspirational and obstacles.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDear Joshua M. Aganze,<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bukavu, <\/strong>le 14 avril 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\nCher PUNIT KUMAR SINGH,<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Subject: \u2013 Regarding Achieving zero hunger: inspirational and obstacles.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDear Joshua M. Aganze,<\/h2>\n\n\n\n