Hunger is a rapidly growing problem in the world, to which Bangladesh is no stranger. Estimations highlight that, this year, more than 80 million children in Bangladesh will have to combat hunger -they cannot be overlooked. Keeping this in mind, taking full contentment of their weekend, thousands of volunteers clad in blue (the colour of Durnibar Foundation) set out with the theme "Leave No Child Hungry" - 'Hunger Action,' the biggest annual fundraising leg of Durnibar Foundation, had returned.

Volunteers eager to lend a helping hand were present throughout Dhaka City in the areas Dhanmondi, Gulshan, Banani, Bashundhara R/A and Panthopath. Their aim was to spread awareness about hunger and the problems associated with it and convey the message of everyone's roles as responsible citizens. Leaflets in hand, they approached commuters, bystanders and pedestrians to encourage them to be a part of this movement to end hunger and told them how they can make a difference by donating, as even the tiniest contribution can stimulate a big change that can lead to better livelihoods for many. The volunteers stepping forward were from different backgrounds and astonishingly from various age groups as well. "Age is not a boundary. As long as one is determined enough to make a change, anyone can be part of the tide," explains Azman Anju Khan Chowdhury, the General Secretary and Founder of Durnibar Foundation, who was overseeing the event.

Priyanka Rashid, (17) a volunteer, admits "This is a lot harder than I expected - going up to strangers and asking for help  but that's what the real challenge is about and what really matters is it's for a great cause." Dedication was at its peak as the volunteers showed up sharp at 9 AM and continued collecting funds till the dawn of the event at 6 PM, on both the days, November 7 and 8  2015. The moderators employed strict administration to ensure that the volunteers were strongly focused on their assigned tasks.

This event was under the Feeding Bangladesh project of Durnibar Foundation, a youth based non-profit organisation. Like every other year the goal was to bring about much needed awareness and raise enough funds to feed a number of underprivileged families for one entire year. This fundraising event will be followed by events where food is distributed to these families every two months, throughout the entire year, till the next annual "Hunger Action" event takes place.

"Hunger Action 2015" came to an epilogue on November 8 after timings were announced for the award giving ceremony and a speech was delivered by Anshah Anju Khan Chowdhury, the President and Founder of Durnibar Foundation, "as long there is Durnibar, there will be hope," she said.

The sponsors of the event were EMK Center, Akij Group, BD.LIFT LIMITED and AQUA Mineral Water, the radio partner was Radio Shadin and the print media partner was SHOUT. 

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