Poetry X Hunger - News and Blog

Ugandan Clubs and Agri-business

7/2/2026

Arionzi Clinton of AaP AgriFood reports on some exciting work in Uganda. To increase students' awareness of opportunities in agri-business, he invited Ms. Grace Akatuha, Founder and CEO of Kikazi Agri Product Company Limited, to visit with students in Poetry X Hunger clubs about opportunities in agriculture. Turns out, the entire school turned out to hear Ms. Akatuha.

Here are a few pictures of her with the students. Mr. Arionzi is in the background.

For more information, visit - AaP agrifood Initiative

ArtSMASH

5/24/2026

Poetry X Hunger and Poetry X Hunger Clubs in Uganda figured prominently in the 2026 ArtSMASH program.

Sponsored by Pennsylvania State University's Global Teach Ag Network, ArtSMASh showcases creative ways to engage learners about in discussions of agriculture, farming, food availability, hunger and related topics.

Here's the link to the hour-long program.

https://youtu.be/PcN02FSLv1U

Artwork Featured

5/13/2026

Donna Anderson's Poetry X Hunger artwork titled, Hunger Is a Weapon, has been featured in a posting about Poetry X Hunger. Thanks to the good folks at World Hunger Education Service for this recent Hunger Notes posting.

And thanks to Ms. Anderson for sharing her talent with the anti-hunger cause.

Here's the Hunger Notes link --
Poetry & Hunger - World Hunger News

Her artwork is also posted here -- ART - Poetry X Hunger

Library of Resources for Schools

4/29/2026

Arionzi Clinton of AaP agrifood Initiative has developed a remarkable library of resources from his work with several schools in Uganda to introduce poetry into classrooms. Through his work, Poetry X Hunger clubs are now very active in many schools. In other schools, he is partnering with Field of Hope (Field of Hope - Non-profit dedicated to Uganda Agriculture Education) to include poetry in ongoing agricultural clubs. The students are loving it!

The library of resources Mr. Arionzi has developed includes the text of many fo the students' poems as well as recordings of students presenting their poems. He also has included a Guidebook in English, French and Spanish that describes how Poetry x Hunger clubs are formed.

If interested in accessing the Library, contact Mr. Arionzi at [email protected].

The picture is of Mr. Arionzi (center) visiting with members of a Poetry X Hunger club.

Bay to Ocean Writers Conference

3/17/2026

Tina Daub and Larew (pictured) were invited to display a Poetry X Hunger table at the Eastern Shore (of Maryland, Virginia and Delaware) Association's Bay to Ocean Writers Conference. We met lots of wonderful writers, reconnected with many friends, networked widely ... and raised 200 dollars US for Feed the Children. Yes!

* Feeding Hope through Poetry *

3/3/2026

Here's notice of an important event --

Poetry with a Purpose: Help Us Combat Hunger! Join the Prince William County Community Foundation (PWCCF) and Poetry X Hunger for a special event: "Feeding Hope Through Poetry." We are bringing the community together to shine a light on food insecurity through the voices of our youth. Hosted by the incredible Kim B. Miller (a Poetry X Hunger poet), this moving showcase features 30 talented students (grades 4–12) performing original poems that explore the reality of hunger and the hope for a solution. If you're a student poet in grades 4 through 12, we want to hear your voice! Sign up to perform an original poem (40 lines or less) and help us raise awareness for this vital cause. Register to perform here: https://forms.gle/DzBaofGwKkMQkiiJ8 Whether you’re coming to perform or to listen, your presence helps us feed hope in Prince William County. Let’s unite through the power of words to make a difference.

Poetry X Hunger on the Radio

2/27/2026

Poetry X - Using Poetry To End Hunger

Thanks to "Shore Stories" WHCP Radio Program Host, Val Cavaheri, for providing this 10-minute showcase of Poetry X Hunger. Aired on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, the program can be heard using the link above. Here's to Poetry X Hunger on the airwaves!

The Latest New from Uganda

2/26/2026

Here's a message and picture that Arionzi Clinton of AaP AgriFood Initiative posted on Facebook about his recent visits to schools in Uganda to help establish Poetry Clubs, including Poetry X Hunger Clubs. Note that he is sharing the new Guidebook for forming Clubs.

Following our recent meeting, where we officially launched the Poetry X Hunger Clubs, we yesterday conducted a courtesy visit to participating schools to assess the progress made so far. A significant portion of our time was spent at the two Field of Hope partner schools where we dedicated time guiding both teachers and students on blending poetry and art in teaching and learning of agriculture.

We are proud to share that the clubs are evolving remarkably well. What began as a shared vision during our launch has quickly translated into active student engagement, structured club activities, and meaningful conversations around food security, agriculture innovation, and social responsibility.

It was truly inspiring to witness the enthusiasm of agriculture students about the club. Students are not only embracing poetry and art as tools for expression, but also as powerful instruments for raising awareness about hunger, food insecurity and promoting agriculture development within their communities. The level of curiosity emerging from these young change-makers is both encouraging and motivating.

The progress we observed reaffirms our belief that when young minds are empowered with purpose creativity and innovation, they can reimagine solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

The journey of the Poetry X Hunger Clubs is just beginning — and the momentum is building. Together, we are nurturing a generation that appreciates agriculture, and the power of poetry in transforming communities.

BIG NEWS -- Our Collection

2/19/2026

We're working to publish "Turning Poetry into Food: A Collection of Poetry X Hunger Poems" in late 2026. Our publisher, NatureCulture (TM) has posted about it here -- PoetryXHunger — NatureCulture

This milestone collection of 50 Poetry X Hunger poems is designed to be used by everyone -- creatives, leaders, families, congregants, public officials, teachers (yes, especially teachers), and anyone else who has a stake in preventing hunger.

Stay tuned for more updates. If you have questions, send us an email at PoetryXHunger.com.

Thanks!

Artwork by Diane Wilbon Parks.

The Universes Poetry Journal

1/15/2026

Issue One of the UK-based Universes Poetry journal includes a featured article on Poetry X Hunger. Thanks to Editor Nicole Gayler and her team. (Ms. Gayler has a poem on the Poetry X Hunger website.)

Issue One is full of stunning artwork and fine poems. Here's the link to grab a free e-copy of it -- Issue One Digital PDF | The Universes Poetry The article about Poetry X Hunger appears on page 41 and 42.