What is the biggest challenge for this country as it relates to world hunger?
“The sheer magnitude of the hunger challenge is daunting. It’s tragic that one child dies every five seconds from hunger in our world. Perhaps our biggest challenge is, in the face of the hunger challenge, becoming discouraged with our progress or focusing on our own domestic problems. My experience has taught me that we need to treat this issue with a sense of urgency.” What skills/areas of study do you think will be most valuable in meeting the challenges of the future and make the greatest impact? “It’s very important for Americans to gain international experience. The Peace Corps is a wonderful opportunity to volunteer and contribute to improving the lives of the least fortunate in our world. Direct experience with the daily struggles of men, women and children in developing countries is very valuable to any young American who wishes to make a strong contribution to ending hunger. University study programs that include agricultural science, economics, international development, pol