As World Food Day, October 16 approaches, Food for Famine Society and World Vision Canada (www.WorldVision.ca) are working together toward solutions for world hunger & poverty, locally, regionally and internationally.
Dave Toycen, President & CEO of World Vision Canada, will be the keynote speaker at the World Food Day event taking place at the Langley Events Centre. This FREE public event, hosted by Food For Famine Society, is aimed to encourage thoughtful and meaningful engagement about world hunger and poverty. This event will also feature a performance by the African Children’s Choir. Food For Famine Society will be live streaming the event on www.foodforfamine.org.
Non-perishable food items for the Langley Food Bank will be collected at the door.
Food For Famine Society (FFF) is a Langley, BC based humanitarian organization helping to save the lives of children under the age of five suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM). Since 2009, the Food For Famine Society affected the lives of over 15,000 children.
After learning how a fortified peanut paste known as RUTF was being used to treat Severe Acute Malnutrition, Maria Martini was inspired to make a difference and founded FFF. She partnered with Mother Administered Nutritive Aid (MANA) to be the official supplier of RUTF packages.
“Our vision is to engage, empower and inspire everyone to make a difference in the world.”
– Maria Martini, Founder and Executive of Food For Famine Society
World Vision Canada (WVC) collaborates with FFF to distribute RUTF through their Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) programs. Following its inception, FFF has been partnering with WVC to help support their international relief and development programs.
To date, FFF has provided a total of 14 container loads of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to support World Vision Canada’s acute malnutrition programs in Burundi, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mali, South Sudan and Uganda. 100% of donations received by FFF go towards the purchase of RUTF. This provides donors with the confidence that their donations are being used to achieve the greatest possible impact.
Quick Facts:
- WHAT: World Food Day 2014
Featuring Dave Toycen, President & CEO, World Vision Canada
Also featuring the African Children’s Choir
- WHO: Food for Famine Society (Event Organizer)
- DATE: Thursday, October 16, 2014
- TIME: 10:30 AM to Noon (Doors open at 10 AM)
- WHERE: Langley Events Center, 7888 – 200th St., Langley, BC
- FREE Public Event! RSVP Required via Facebook & Eventbrite
TO RSVP, CLICK HERE
What YOU can do:
• Text FFF to 45678 to donate $5 to RUTF
• Make a donation at www.foodforfamine.org
• Ask your school or business to get involved
• Share Food For Famine’s story via Facebook & Twitter
• Call us for more information! 604.290.5684
Media Contact: Leah Chevalier
(778) 938-9127
leah@foodforfamine.org
ABOUT WORLD VISION
World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families & communities to overcome poverty & injustice. World Vision serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender. Visit our News Centre at worldvision.ca
ABOUT FOOD FOR FAMINE SOCIETY
Food For Famine Society is a unique organization as our sole focus is on the purchasing and distribution of Ready-to-Use-Therapeutic-Food (RUTF)—one of the most effective and specific solutions for alleviating severe acute malnutrition in children. Our goal is to spread awareness and solicit donations so we can provide containers of RUTF into the communities and countries that need it most.