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:
“Coercion may prevent many transgressions; but it robs even actions which are legal of a part of their beauty. Freedom may lead to many transgressions, but it lends even to vices a less ignoble form.”
—Karl Wilhelm Von Humboldt (1767–1835)
“I suffered her to disappear
Who hunger in the prison of my fear.”
—Jean Garrigue (1914–1972)
“Make your plans for the year in the spring, and your plans for the day early in the morning.”
—Chinese proverb.