Whe-ac Sponsors Annual Oxfam Fast

WHE-AC Sponsors Annuals Oxfam Fast

   Fall is here and the World Hunger Education Action Committee (WHE-AC) is continuing its commitment to further understand the complex social, environmental, economic and political forces that both create and promote world hunger.

   WHE-AC's preparations for the Oxfam Fast for a World Harvest are weH under way. The fast will take place on Nov. 17, 1988, and WHE-AC members encourage everyone to participate. Many of the dormitories , sororities, and cooperatives have already voiced an interest in participating in this year's fast. Our goals are to raise awareness of local and global hunger issues and to raise funds for Oxfam America, an international grassroots development organization. Fifty percent of these funds will go to Oxfam America for development projects; the other fifty percent will go to local hunger organizations in Ann Arbor and Detroit.

   Two lectures will be presented during the During the week of Nov. 14 to 20, which will address the causes of hunger and hunger related ideas. A lecture on the role of co-ops in development both in the United States and abroad will also be presented, and a benefit concert has been scheduled, for Nov. 20. Times and dates of these activities will be posted around Ann Arbor and all over campus. If you are nterested in participating in the fast or would like to leam more about the fast, please call 761-2509.

   WHE-AC is a campus based organization whose focus is the education of the community about the causes of and the solutions to world hunger. WHE-AC is interested in your ideas and concerns about hunger issues and development. If you would like to learn more about WHE-AC, meetings are every Monday at 6 pm in 4202 Michigan Union.

The World Hunger Education Action Committee, 4202 Michigan Union, Ann Arbor, Ml 48109, 663-4301.