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"Last year I climbed Table Mountain. So far, so typical tourist. But far from being a typical experience, this was a hike I will remember for the rest of my life..." Read about Eithne's experience
According to the UN World Food Programme, 1 billion people do not get enough food to lead active, healthy lives; more than the populations of the US, Canada and the EU combined. 1.4 billion people live on less than $1.25 USD per day and 884 million people drink dirty water. Extreme poverty and hunger exists worldwide, and it is our responsibility to make a difference. Join hike4hunger in our pilgrimage to end world hunger.
Mission Statement:
hike4hunger is an international community-led initiative to raise awareness about the global food crisis, build solidarity behind world hunger and encourage new behaviours in both the privileged and underprivileged worlds to close the gap.
Each year, hike4hunger commemorates the UN World Food Day on 16 October by encouraging others to join or initiate personal pilgrimages, symbolic walks of solidarity ending at a place of significance. Participation and financial contributions focus on providing both immediate and long term relief to marginalised communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
2010 Activities:
We currently have 7 countries signed up for 2010 hikes. Help us reach our goal of 10 countries by telling your friends!
This year we are partnering with The Hunger Project, an international organization with over 30 years experience providing food security, nutrition and educational assistance to impoverished countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Money raised under the hike4hunger name will go towards food banks, agricultural and technological innovations, community farming, diversification and microfinance programs in Malawi. Read more here!
"hike4hunger is a great way of learning about how we can help people who are much less forunate than we are. Plus you'll help support some highly effective projects. It's easy, fun, and rewarding, so get involved."
- Peter Singer, author of "The Life You Can Save"
visit his website at www.thelifeyoucansave.com to find out how you can pledge to make a difference
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