Freedom from Hunger Day is observed worldwide every September 28. This day was initiated by the international nonprofit organization Freedom from Hunger, which is headquartered in Davis, California. The first activities related to this observance took place in 2006, coinciding with the organization's 60th anniversary. Although it has not achieved official status, September 28 was proclaimed a memorial day in California. Freedom from Hunger operates in 19 countries, including Benin, Bolivia, and India, focusing on areas where hunger threatens both adults and children. The organization highlights the critical issue of chronic hunger and malnutrition, noting that one in seven people globally suffers from these conditions.