Food as a Weapon, Breaking the Silence on USAID in Conflict Zones, and Addressing Global Genocide.
Mon Jan 05 2026
Join Dr. Pius Kamau, Dr. Peter Van Arsdale, Nicole Asarch and Roz Duman, as they reflect on the Coalition Against Global Genocide's efforts and challenges in 2025. They discuss the global food crisis, highlighting the severe impact of conflicts in Sudan, Ethiopia, and Myanmar, and the weaponization of food. The conversation also examines the effects of USAID cuts and the struggles with the SNAP program in the United States. They emphasize hope, local action, including community initiatives in Denver, and stress the importance of education and women's empowerment in addressing these humanitarian issues.
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Key Takeaways:
The crisis in Sudan is one of the most severe humanitarian crises currently, greatly affecting food security and leading to profound suffering and displacement.Ethiopia's historical and ongoing struggles with enforced migration and its civil conflicts have led to the weaponization of food, severely impacting ethnic populations.The decimation of SNAP benefits in the US highlights domestic food insecurity, emphasizing that hunger is not just a third-world issue.Women's experiences during conflicts reveal brutal realities, making grassroots empowerment, particularly through education, essential for systemic change.Sustained hope and action, rather than resignation, are critical to combatting global genocide and human rights violations; every small action counts.
Never Again, is presented by The Coalition Against Global Genocide (CoAGG) and its mission to educate, motivate and empower individuals and communities to oppose Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity.
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Join Dr. Pius Kamau, Dr. Peter Van Arsdale, Nicole Asarch and Roz Duman, as they reflect on the Coalition Against Global Genocide's efforts and challenges in 2025. They discuss the global food crisis, highlighting the severe impact of conflicts in Sudan, Ethiopia, and Myanmar, and the weaponization of food. The conversation also examines the effects of USAID cuts and the struggles with the SNAP program in the United States. They emphasize hope, local action, including community initiatives in Denver, and stress the importance of education and women's empowerment in addressing these humanitarian issues. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music or wherever you get podcasts Key Takeaways: The crisis in Sudan is one of the most severe humanitarian crises currently, greatly affecting food security and leading to profound suffering and displacement.Ethiopia's historical and ongoing struggles with enforced migration and its civil conflicts have led to the weaponization of food, severely impacting ethnic populations.The decimation of SNAP benefits in the US highlights domestic food insecurity, emphasizing that hunger is not just a third-world issue.Women's experiences during conflicts reveal brutal realities, making grassroots empowerment, particularly through education, essential for systemic change.Sustained hope and action, rather than resignation, are critical to combatting global genocide and human rights violations; every small action counts. Never Again, is presented by The Coalition Against Global Genocide (CoAGG) and its mission to educate, motivate and empower individuals and communities to oppose Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity. Donate to The Coalition Against Global Genocide Here See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.