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, Yolo County confirmed September 28 as "Freedom From Hunger Day", the State of California declared the date as an official day of awareness and, in the Sacramento area, the event won a gold public relations award.
Read more about Freedom From Hunger Day: Freedom From Hunger Day 2007, Freedom From Hunger Day 2008, Freedom From Hunger Day 2009, Freedom From Hunger Day 2010
Famous quotes containing the words freedom, hunger and/or day:
“We have paid for nothing more dearly than for the little bit of human reason and the sense of freedom that currently constitutes our pride.”
—Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)
“A hunger flashing in the eye
Which jutting bellies would belie.”
—Allen Tate (1899–1979)
“Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.
For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory:”
—Bible: Hebrew Psalm LXXXIV (l. LXXXIV, 9–11)