BGR NEWS + TEACHINGS
Rice Support for Students in Cambodia
Through its partnership with Lotus Outreach International, BGR is helping provide poor girls in Cambodia—and their families—with rice support, thereby enabling them to continue their education through high school and even to pursue university degrees. The rice often feeds the girls’ parents and siblings as well, and the cost savings can benefit entire families.
Whose Lives Matter?
By Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi • Even though Covid-19 has been taking a heavy toll on workers in the meat industry, late last month President Trump issued an executive order demanding that meat-processing plants must resume operations. The effect of this order is to confront workers with a horrendous choice: either risk losing their jobs or risk losing their lives.
BGR Supports Hunger Relief During Pandemic
Over the past two months, BGR has donated close to $40,000 to support communities, both globally and nationally, adversely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
BGR Projects Meeting Awards $600,000 in Grants
At this year's annual projects meeting, the BGR Board approved funding for 41 projects, offering more than $600,000 in grants to sponsor projects with our partners around the world.
The Coronavirus Forces Us to Fix the Flaws of Our Food-Supply System
By Randy Rosenthal • The coronavirus has exposed the flaws of our food-supply system in at least two ways. One is by compelling retail food staff–grocery workers and delivery “shoppers”–to put their health at risk. The other is the widespread destruction of fresh food.
Responsibly Facing the Pandemic
What does it mean to act ethically in a moment of pandemic? By responding with compassion, we can lay the foundations for a more equitable society and a more sustainable world.
