Faces of Hunger is a nationwide contest, launched today, in which young filmmakers will submit short documentary films visually portraying HUNGER in the United States. The film contest is open to young filmmakers, under the age of 25. The goal is to empower youth, the future generation of leaders and activists, to facilitate positive change.  Prizewinners will receive a cash grant of $5,000, $3,500 and $1,500.

Participants will be able to upload their entries online between August 24th and October 15th and an online public voting phase will begin on October 16th, World Food Day.

This new Palms for Life project will raise awareness of the “invisible epidemic”  of hunger, affecting more than 36 million Americans who are unable to access consistently sustainable amounts of food for a healthy life. Of this population, over 12.4 million are children, left to suffer the physical, mental and emotional consequences of daily life without the most basic human needs.

Visit the official project website for more information:

www.facesofhunger.org

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