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Freedom from Hunger Day: September 28

September 28 is Freedom from Hunger Day. Established in 2006, and declared an official day of awareness by the State of California, the day commemorates those around the world working tirelessly to end their own hunger. You can join hundreds of others making a difference in this struggle. And here’s how.

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Freedom from Hunger Day: September 28, 2007

In 2007, we held a special online version of Freedom from Hunger Day...a day in which we celebrated hope, possibility, change and the dream of a world free from hunger. Though Freedom from Hunger day is over, you can still find videos and chat transcripts at the links below. We hope you will be inspired to make a difference in the lives of millions of women worldwide.

7:00 AM	View our newly released DVD featuring Jane Pauley
8:30 AM	Participate in a live chat with Freedom from Hunger’s President, Dr. Christopher Dunford, and ask questions in real time
9:30 AM	Check out a short video about our breakthrough program in India Listen to Reach India's Director, Alay Barah, talk about the unique problems facing India; and chat with him in real time
11:00 AM	Watch a 5-minute video from West Africa for insight into our malaria prevention program Learn about our door-to-door Health Keepers by chatting with our Ghana-based staff member Daniel Mensah in real time
12:00 PM	Hear testimonials from clients in the Philippines who have been able to lift themselves out of poverty
1:00 PM	Talk to staff member Myka Reinsch Sinclair in real time and hear her describe the motivating experiences that have shaped her life's work
2:00 PM	Travel to mountainous Andean communities through a Peru virtual tour "Sit in" on a community meeting organized by Peruvian women-in audio podcast format
3:00 PM	Listen to Freedom from Hunger's Health Protection Specialist, Dr. Salvador Baldizon, talk about how he moved from helping one person at a time to saving thousands of lives through innovation Chat with Salvador about growing up in rural Guatemala and ask him about his work with our partners on three continents
4:00 PM	Interact with volunteers and interns and learn about their efforts to end hunger for good Find out how you can help by chatting with staff in real time
5:00 PM	Enjoy a 4-minute inspirational video about self-help heroes who are ending hunger for their own families
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