Celebrating 50 Years of ELCA World Hunger: A Transformative Journey

Join ELCA World Hunger as we commemorate World Food Day and the remarkable 50-year legacy of our organization's tireless efforts to alleviate global hunger and poverty. This special online event promises to be a captivating exploration of the remarkable impact ELCA World Hunger has had on communities around the world, and an inspiring call to action for the next 50 years of this vital work.

Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives

Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future

On October 15, 2024, ELCA World Hunger will host a Zoom webinar to celebrate World Food Day and the organization's remarkable 50-year history. This special event, titled "Celebrating 50 Years of ELCA World Hunger," will be hosted by the Rev. Amy Current, bishop of the Southeastern Iowa Synod, and Imran Siddiqui, vice president of the ELCA. The webinar will provide a unique opportunity for attendees to hear firsthand accounts from ELCA World Hunger's partners, including Educación Popular en Salud (EPES), a community health organization in Chile that has been making a difference for over four decades, and Tapestry Farms, a Midwestern urban-farm system in the "Quad Cities" of Iowa and Illinois that represents a more recent initiative.Through these powerful stories, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the transformative impact ELCA World Hunger has had on communities around the world over the past 50 years. The webinar will also serve as a rallying call, inspiring and equipping attendees to be a part of the next chapter of this vital work.

Celebrating Resilience and Innovation

ELCA World Hunger's 50-year journey has been marked by resilience, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to addressing the root causes of hunger and poverty. From its inception in 1974, the organization has evolved and adapted to meet the changing needs of communities, always striving to find new and effective ways to create lasting change.The webinar will showcase the diverse range of ELCA World Hunger's initiatives, highlighting the organization's ability to tailor its approach to the unique challenges faced by different regions and populations. Attendees will learn about the innovative strategies employed by EPES in Chile, where the organization has empowered local communities to take charge of their own health and well-being, and the groundbreaking work of Tapestry Farms in the Midwest, where urban farming is being used to address food insecurity and promote sustainable livelihoods.

Inspiring a Global Movement

As ELCA World Hunger celebrates its 50th anniversary, the organization is poised to inspire a new generation of advocates and changemakers. The webinar will serve as a rallying cry, inviting attendees to join the fight against global hunger and poverty and become active participants in the next phase of ELCA World Hunger's mission.Through powerful storytelling and a deep dive into the organization's successes and lessons learned, the webinar will equip attendees with the knowledge, tools, and motivation to make a tangible difference in their own communities and beyond. Participants will leave the event feeling empowered and inspired to be part of the solution, ready to contribute their time, resources, and passion to the ongoing struggle for a more just and equitable world.Register now at the link provided to secure your spot and be a part of this transformative celebration of ELCA World Hunger's remarkable 50-year legacy.