Monthly Archives: February 2012

The fight against hidden hunger

Sunrise at Angkor, in the middle of the Cambodian jungle. There would have been total silence, were it not for a group of kids who offered to be our guides for the day. “We can take you to Ta Prohm. It’s a hidden temple… very beautiful… for only five dollars!” says the leader of the gang, an 11-year-old girl named Chenda. “Most tourists never get there. It’s a long walk.”
“DSM gave me the opportunity to be actively involved with the WFP. This means I can contribute to solving a global issue and make a difference in people’s lives. I’ve been on assignment to Bangladesh and Nepal, but here in Cambodia I’m just a tourist admiring the temples of Angkor.” Continue reading

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The road to Brighter Living

We’re crossing the Thames in a black cab, speeding over Waterloo Bridge. We take a right on Victoria Embankment and follow the river eastward. We turn left, then right and then left again and stop in front of the St. Paul’s Cathedral. We get out and look up at the 111-metre-high dome that has dominated the London skyline for 300 years.

Jos pauses for a few seconds and answers. “In fact, yes, I think that’s correct,” he says. “We create innovative solutions that address the key challenges facing society today. And we are constantly seeking to make a positive contribution to the lives of people, today and for the future generations. It’s the road to Brighter Living.” Continue reading

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