The Institute for Food and Development Policy, also known as Food First, is a not-for-profit research and educational center focusing on issues of food and justice around the world. Founded in 1975 by Frances Moore Lappe, author of Diet for a Small Planet, and Dr. Joseph Collins, the institute has been credited with playing a key role in changing the global debate about the causes of and solutions to world hunger. Food First resources, known for their populary written style and uncompromising analysis, are used worldwide and have been translated into 20 languages. Member support and revenues from book sales account for 85 percent of the institute's income. By accepting no contributions from government sources, the institute is able to carry out independent research, free from ideological and prevailing government policies.