The world spends $40 billion a year on pet food. Nicholas D. Kristof billionfoodpet Change image and share on social
The U.N. Population Fund has a maternal health program in some Cameroon hospitals, but it doesn't operate in this region. It's difficult to expand, because President Bush has cut funding. Nicholas D. Kristof bushcamerooncut Change image and share on social
Half a million women die each year around the world in pregnancy. It's not biology that kills them so much as neglect. Nicholas D. Kristof biologydiehalf Change image and share on social
Just a little help, a small security force, a bit of food, can save lives. Nicholas D. Kristof bitefoodforce Change image and share on social
It really is quite remarkable that Darfur has become a household name. I am gratified that's the case. Nicholas D. Kristof casedarfurgratify Change image and share on social
The news media's silence, particularly television news, is reprehensible. If we knew as much about Darfur as we do about Michael Jackson, we might be able to stop these things from continuing. Nicholas D. Kristof continuedarfurjackson Change image and share on social
I think it's dangerous to be optimistic. Things could go terribly wrong virtually overnight. Nicholas D. Kristof dangerousoptimisticovernight Change image and share on social
There are other issues I have felt more emotionally connected to, like China, where I lived and worked for some time. I was living there when Tiananmen Square erupted. Nicholas D. Kristof chinaconnectemotionally Change image and share on social
Abortion politics have distracted all sides from what is really essential: a major aid campaign to improve midwifery, prenatal care and emergency obstetric services in poor countries. Nicholas D. Kristof abortionaidcampaign Change image and share on social
A few countries like Sri Lanka and Honduras have led the way in slashing maternal mortality. Nicholas D. Kristof countryhonduraslanka Change image and share on social