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Global Health
According to CARE International, a leading international humanitarian organization, more than 840 million people worldwide are malnourished, and 790 million of those suffering from malnourishment live in developing countries. Sub-Saharan nations constitute the majority of the 54 countries worldwide that do not produce enough food to feed their own people, nor can they afford to import enough commodities to compensate for the lack of domestic resources. In southern and east Africa alone, approximately 18 million people suffer from hunger. I believe that these numbers are both disturbing and morally reprehensible. As a member of the Africa and Global Health Subcommittee, I am committed to helping the most vulnerable members of our society, including our global community.