The world price of rice has doubled in less than a year. Other staple foods have reached record prices. And, of course, the world's poorest people are being hit the hardest.
You can help a community help itself by investing in a rice bank. A rice bank is a purpose-built hut to enable villagers to store their rice safely throughout the year, taking out a 'loan' if they need to, and paying it back at harvest. Find out more about how rice banks work.
Cambodia, India, Laos. $150
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Farmer Training - $20
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Help give farmers skills that will improve their family's diet and income while caring for their land. India, Kenya, Nepal, Zambia |
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Goat - $50
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The goat gets many communities' vote as a great provider of nutritious meat, milk and cheese. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Uganda |
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Heifer - $300
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A heifer is another wonderful animal gift for a farming family. Afghanistan, India |
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