Food for Every Juan: Walk the World Philippines 2011

 At present, there are 925 million people in the world who do not eat enough to be healthy. That means, one in every seven people on Earthgoes to bed hungry each night. (Source: FAO News Release, 2010) 

  

I am blessed, because I complete all three meals a day and sometimes even get some snacks. Little did I know that more than a hundred million people starve everytime I take a spoon of my favorite dish and dessert.

Here in the Philippines, the Government addressed the issue on hunger specially in Mindanao by asking WFP to help address the food security needs of vulnerable people in conflict-affected areas. World Food Programme (WFP) feed hungry children worldwide and the Philippines is very proud to take part in a worldwide event happening on May 29, 2011.

 

End Hunger: Walk theWorld is an annual and fundraising event that will help generate awareness against hunger. This year, Walk the World will be held on May 29, 2011 at SM Mall of Asia, Pasay. which shall occur in 24 time zones within 24 hours in 80 different countries.