3,000 Pinoys to walk through Manila streets vs child hunger
05/28/2011
GMANews.tv
At least 3,000 Filipinos are expected to walk through the streets of Metro Manila Sunday to promote global awareness on child hunger and raise funds for child-feeding programs in conflict-hit areas in Mindanao.
The United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) will head the fundraising dubbed “End Hunger: Walk the World," the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) said Saturday.
“Proceeds of the event will go directly to the UNWFP’s school feeding activities in the conflict-affected areas in the south. The UN agency has been a key contributor in the Mindanao peace process by addressing the food security needs of vulnerable people in war-torn areas," the OPAPP said.
It noted “End Hunger: Walk the World" is a worldwide event that will occur simultaneously in 24 time zones within 24 hours in 80 different countries.
In Metro Manila, the walk will be held at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City from 5:30 to 10 a.m.
“Registration fees of P250 for walkers and P500 for runners will help ensure that one meal a day is delivered to the school children in Mindanao," the OPAPP said.
‘Bike for peace’
While Sunday’s walk will take place in Metro Manila, a peace campaign called “Bike for Peace 2011" will be held in Cotabato City.
Bringing the statement, “Going the Extra Mile for Peace in Mindanao," the government peace panel dealing with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front will gather with 500 bikers and peace advocates to pedal a 36-km route for promoting peace in the region.
By 6:30 a.m., the 36-km bike fest will start at the Cotabato City Hall then pass through the town of Datu Odin Sinsuat, and end near the Municipal Hall of Upi, Maguindanao. — JE, GMA News
The United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) will head the fundraising dubbed “End Hunger: Walk the World," the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) said Saturday.
“Proceeds of the event will go directly to the UNWFP’s school feeding activities in the conflict-affected areas in the south. The UN agency has been a key contributor in the Mindanao peace process by addressing the food security needs of vulnerable people in war-torn areas," the OPAPP said.
It noted “End Hunger: Walk the World" is a worldwide event that will occur simultaneously in 24 time zones within 24 hours in 80 different countries.
In Metro Manila, the walk will be held at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City from 5:30 to 10 a.m.
“Registration fees of P250 for walkers and P500 for runners will help ensure that one meal a day is delivered to the school children in Mindanao," the OPAPP said.
‘Bike for peace’
While Sunday’s walk will take place in Metro Manila, a peace campaign called “Bike for Peace 2011" will be held in Cotabato City.
Bringing the statement, “Going the Extra Mile for Peace in Mindanao," the government peace panel dealing with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front will gather with 500 bikers and peace advocates to pedal a 36-km route for promoting peace in the region.
By 6:30 a.m., the 36-km bike fest will start at the Cotabato City Hall then pass through the town of Datu Odin Sinsuat, and end near the Municipal Hall of Upi, Maguindanao. — JE, GMA News
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