ALOK RANJAN PINGUA

About Me

My name is Alok Ranjan Pingua, and I am a proud tribal from Rourkela, Odisha. This is my first attempt at both fundraising and participating in a marathon. While I have no prior experience, I am passionate about making a difference in my community and beyond. I am motivated to support Rise Against Hunger India because I have seen first-hand how hunger affects lives and futures. I hope that, with your support, we can help bring about lasting change and move closer to a hunger-free India.

Appeal

As a first-time runner and fundraiser, I am participating in the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 to support Rise Against Hunger India (https://riseagainsthungerindia.org/) (https://www.youtube.com/@RiseAgainstHungerIndia). India currently ranks 105th out of 127 countries in the 2024 Global Hunger Index, with a score of 27.3, signifying a “serious” hunger crisis. Research shows that 13.7% of our population is undernourished and 35.5% of children under five are stunted, reflecting the persistent challenge of malnutrition in our country. I believe no one, especially children, should go hungry or malnourished in a country as diverse and rich as ours.

Rise Against Hunger India is on a mission to eradicate hunger by providing food and life-changing aid to the most vulnerable. Their vision of a world without hunger directly responds to the urgent need reflected in these stark statistics. By supporting this cause, I hope to contribute to real change and nourishing brighter futures for many.

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