Presented by Carolyn and Juliane

INTRODUCTION World issue: Child hunger in the Philippines Outline: 1. Definition of hunger 2. Some numbers about hunger 3. Children and hunger 4. The solution – our product 5. The solution – the promotion 6. Conclusion

World Hunger – The Issue DEFINITION Hunger is a term which has three meanings 1. the uneasy or painful feeling caused by want of food 2. the want or scarcity of food in a country 3. a strong desire or craving

Number of hungry people in the world 925 million hungry people in 2010

Children and Hunger CHILDREN are the most visible victims of hunger CHILDREN - suffer up to 160 days of illness each year Hunger affects 32.5 % of children in developing countries--one of three (de Onis 2000) More than 70 % of hungry children live in Asia 26 % in Africa 4 % in Latin America and the Caribbean

Hunger in the Philippines The Philippines ranked 5 th for the number of people going hungry in the past year (Gallup International-Voice of the People 2008) 4 out of 10 Filipinos reported having little or no food in the last 12 months. A survey showed hunger fact of life for 40% of Filipinos Hunger rate highest in Metro Manila, at least 550,000 families lacked food

World Hunger – The Solution Product: 30 hour famine April 18, 2011 – students from all across Canada will “fast” – (not eat) - for 30 hours “Fast” – absolutely NO food, only juice and water allowed Students gather in their high school gyms Fun and games!! Students collect money for 30 hours of NO EATING!! Adults and friends will sponsor kids to fast Minimum: $5, no maximum

The solution – The promotion Slogan: Fast for the Philippines! Promotion: Ads on Canadian social media (facebook, twitter, msn) Teachers announce it in class and put up posters in Canadian high schools All money goes towards helping children in Philippines

CONCLUSION Issue: Child hunger in the Philippines Product: 30 hour famine to raise money We need YOUR participation to fight world hunger It’s everyone’s problem! FAST FOR THE PHILLIPPINES!