For those of you who are not familiar with Oxfam Hunger Banquets, they are an amazing interactive event that allows participants to experience firsthand how our decisions affect others in the world, in terms of poverty and hunger.
On Saturday November 15, Philadelphia Action Corps Co-Leader Carrie Leigh was asked to speak at a banquet held at the Church of the Advent in Hatboro, PA.
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banquet was organized by students from Hatboro-Horsham High School, led by Megan Strowger. Speakers also included Brian Jenkins, a Baptist Minister who founded Chosen 300 Ministries. He spoke to the attendees about his missionary trips he has led and his efforts in food distribution programs both here and abroad.
banquet was organized by students from Hatboro-Horsham High School, led by Megan Strowger. Speakers also included Brian Jenkins, a Baptist Minister who founded Chosen 300 Ministries. He spoke to the attendees about his missionary trips he has led and his efforts in food distribution programs both here and abroad.We also heard from Nurse Elaine Kemp who spoke of her travels to Peru to work in clinics where she saw numerous cases of malnutrition and domestic violence. The night was a huge success in terms of raising awareness for Oxfam and its efforts, as well as raising money for Oxfam through the purchase of tickets and raffles of donations from local merchants. Thanks to all for attending and volunteering their time to this successful event!
Just two days later, Carrie Leigh spoke at another Hunger Banquet at Philadelphia University. This event was hosted by Oxfam Change leader Cheryl Dunn and the group "Students for Social Justice". Speakers also included Sandrina DaCruz, who discussed her experiences with "Voluntary Service Overseas". Sandrina discussed her work in communities in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Students shared what the experience meant to them, it opened many eyes to the separation of classes, and got people thinking about what they can do to change it.
If you want to learn more about Hunger Banquets or are interested in planning a Banquet yourself, visit http://www.oxfamamerica.org/ and as always feel free to contact us with any questions at philadelphia@oxfamactioncorps.org
Hope you all have a wonderful holiday!
-cl
