Freedom from Hunger Day
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The first Freedom from Hunger Day was held on September 28, 2006 to increase awareness about global hunger and promote Freedom from Hunger's empowerment of women around the world. The event included walk-through exhibits of regions where Freedom from Hunger operates - India, Latin America, West Africa, and the Philippines - where visitors enjoyed native food and entertainment. In addition, Freedom from Hunger provided children with passports that included historical and cultural information from each region that were stamped at each exhibit.
As a result of the event's success, the city of Davis, CA, Yolo County, and the State of California all declared September 28 as "Freedom From Hunger Day."[1][2]
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This year's Freedom from Hunger Day will also include an extensive online component. On September 28, Freedom from Hunger's home page will be devoted to this day of awareness. The website will include video clips taken by the staff, sound bites of women sharing dreams for themselves and their families, a live video conference with Freedom from Hunger's President Chris Dunford, and timed release of brand-new podcasts throughout the day. In honor of Freedom from Hunger day, the website will offer visitors the opportunity to send a free e-card to raise awareness about ending hunger.
In addition, Freedom from Hunger will invite the public to host parties in their homes by providing a party pack that includes an original board game, DVD, fliers, buttons, literature, and a CD of international music.
