21 WHHS students take part in fundraiser for Africa/Asia poverty, hunger, illiteracy, poor health

OAKWOOD - Twenty one students from West Hall High School participated in the Partnerships in Action Run/Walk on Sunday at Centennial Park in Atlanta. <br /> <br /> The Partnership Walk is "an initiative of Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. (AKF USA) to raise awareness and funds that reduce poverty, hunger, illiteracy and poor health in Africa and Asia." <br /> <br /> Students, some of whom were West Hall International Baccalaureate students, volunteered in various capacities for six hours and then walked. West Hall High School is an International Baccalaureate World School and participates in service events as a part of the Creativity, Action, and Service component of IB. Also, members of West Hall's Beta Club and National Honor Societywere part of the group.<br /> <br /> "My life isn't filled with luxuries, but I am very fortunate to have food on a plate three times a day," said Alondra Bravo, senior Baccalaureate student and winner of the WHHS "Why Volunteer?" Contest. "Many people don't even get one meal: no water, no shelter, no medical treatment. I wish I could do much more than just volunteer, but I'm a 17 year old with no job. I really can't do much, but volunteering in this organization means a lot because I'll be a part of helping a world organization to end world hunger." <br /> <br /> More info about the event: http://www.partnershipsinaction.org/content/atlanta-takes-step-end-global-poverty-partnership-walkrun-1