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The Fight Against Child Hunger
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2006-05-11 15:48:45
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Every once in a while, we come across a picture of a starving child on TV or in a magazine. Our initial reaction to stick-thin limbs and bloated bellies might be shock, which can be followed by sympathy, along with possible feelings of helplessness or even guilt. Some people have the luxury of turning off the television, in the hopes of getting this image out of their heads. But for one out of every seven people in the world, hunger is a daily reality.
But we can take action. On May 21st, hundreds of thousands of people will gather in one hundred countries around the world to take part in Walk the World.
An annual event sponsored by the United Nation's World Food Program, Walk the World hopes to raise awareness and funds to help fight child hunger. The WFP feeds an average of 90 million people a year, including 56 million children in the world's poorest countries.
The WFP recently ended its food aid program in China, with the organization increasing its focus on raising funds as it transitions into its role as aid donor. China Drive feature correspondent Su Xiaowei caught up with the WFP China Office's new Director, Frank Li, to talk about how China was able to make the transition and how he hopes Walk the World will affect the public's understanding of child hunger.
If you'd like to participate in May 21st's Walk the World in Beijing, Shanghai, or another city, you can log on to the event's website at www.fighthunger.org to find a walk location in your area.
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