BWA observes Hunger Month

From the Baptist World Alliance

Washington, DC -- The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is observing October as Hunger Month.

During October, the BWA appeals to all Baptists for donations to relieve hunger around the world. Baptist World Aid (BWAid), the relief and development arm of the BWA, handles the appeal on the behalf of the international Baptist organization.

The BWAid Hunger Fund aims to help fulfill the first of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), adopted by 192 countries in September, 2000.

The full list of MDGs are: to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger; achieve universal primary education; promote gender equality and empower women; reduce child mortality; improve maternal health; combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases; ensure environmental sustainability; and work toward the development of a global partnership for development.

BWAid has joined with other Christian organizations in the formation of Micah Challenge, an international campaign that encourages Christians to support the Millennium Development Goals.

Baptists everywhere are urged to educate themselves during this month about hunger issues, to pray for those who are hungry and those helping them, and to give generously so that the BWA may respond expeditiously to the many requests it receives.

Resource materials may be downloaded from and donations made at the BWA website.

Contributions may also be mailed to:
Hunger Month Appeal
Baptist World Aid
405 North Washington Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
USA