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Freedom from Hunger Day: Raising Awareness About the Global Food Crisis

Today is our third annual Freedom from Hunger Day - an occasion marking the many triumphs we’ve had over the problem of chronic hunger, and a time to honor the millions of hard-working women and families dedicated to sustaining themselves.

This year, though, Freedom from Hunger Day serves another very significant purpose, and that is to call critical attention to the severity of the current Global Food Crisis and the reality of its destructiveness.

With food shortages and food prices escalating everywhere, the extent of chronic hunger is expected Read more …

Freedom from Hunger Day Video

This is Jane Pauley. I am pleased to take part in Freedom from Hunger Day and to be part of this video premier. I would love to know what you think about the video. I hope it has inspired you to become part of the solution to end hunger for good.

--Jane Pauley | 09-28-07 | Permalink | Comments (5)

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