OUR ACTIONS
We are a group of mothers heart broken and determined to bring change. The situation of food insecurity is escalating both in the UK and globally and we know as mothers we have a powerful voice which needs to be heard. Together with unwavering determination, let's create a world where no child goes hungry.
24hr HUNGER STRIKE - 11th SEPTEMBER
We will be outside Parliament on hunger strike from 10-4pm
Welcoming our new government, who have started to make some positive changes their pledges to some of our demands. But there is still so much more to be done.
Mothers and children are still going hungry both here in the UK and globally. We can do better. No child should feel hunger and no mother should have to skip a meal.
This needs to be a priority, join us in calling for immediate action
REGIONAL MOTHERS DAY HUNGER STRIKES
We are holding 24 hour regional strikes next Mothers Day 30th March.
Put this date in your diary!
This will be hugely impactful, with women striking across the country in solidarity with all those who are struggling to feed themselves and their families
We will be joining forces and together we will be an incredibly powerful voice.
We are starting to gather momentum with some regions already covered but we need more! Might you be able to support a local strike? Get in touch.
Watch this space, more information comming soon...
PREVIOUS ACTIONS
MOTHERS HUNGER STRIKE
WE WENT ON HUNGER STRIKE IN SOLIDARITY WITH MOTHERS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THAT ARE UNSUPPORTED IN THE COST OF LIVING AND FOOD INSECURITY CRISIS, IN THE UK AND GLOBALLY.
Our group of 8 Mother's went on hunger strike for 5 days. We spoke with press, the public and politicians, raising awareness of the food security crisis and highlighting our demands.
MOTHERS MANIFESTO RETURN TO PARLIAMENT
DURING OUR HUNGER STRIKE WE SPOKE WITH MPs CANDIDATES ABOUT OUR DEMANDS IN PARLIAMENT.
1. NO CHILD IN THE UK TO GO HUNGRY
Free school meals for all children in state schools and the implementation of a Universal Credit which guarantees life's essentials.
2. A LOOP-HOLE FREE WINDFALL TAX ON FOSSIL FUEL COMPANIES EXCESSIVE PROFITS
The climate crisis, which is being driven by fossil fuels, is directly causing an escalation in food insecurity. Fossil fuel companies presently receive 91.4% tax relief (90p in every £1) when reinvesting into UK energy, this includes expansion and development of fossil fuel sites. Essentially taking our money to steal our future!
OUR HEARTS
Throughout our hunger strikes and time spent working together at food banks and with local community centres, we have been making a huge collection of hand made hearts. These hand stitched hearts are easy to make and allow us to each take a moment to think of a child close to our hearts. We want to show the compassion and connection that drives us to fight for those who are needlessly suffering. We all just want to know that our children and loved ones are safe and happy; that is our human right.
Create a heart and share your support for the campaign
MOTHERS MANIFESTO IN PARLIAMENT
WE INTRODUCED THE FIRST OF OUR DEMANDS IN PARLIAMENT.
LEARN MORE ABOUT INVITING YOUR MP TO SUPPORT
1. NO CHILD IN THE UK TO GO HUNGRY
Free school meals for all children in state schools and the implementation of a Universal Credit which guarantees life's essentials.
2. A LOOP-HOLE FREE 90% WINDFALL TAX ON FOSSIL FUEL COMPANIES EXCESSIVE PROFITS
The climate crisis, which is being driven by fossil fuels, is directly causing an escalation in food insecurity. Fossil fuel companies presently receive 91.4% tax relief (90p in every £1) when reinvesting into UK energy, this includes expansion and development of fossil fuel sites. Essentially taking our money to steal our future!
PREVIOUS ACTIONS
MOTHERS MANIFESTO: 24hr Hunger Strike
Our group of Mother's took on another hunger strike outside of Westminster to show solidarity with mother's, children and families struggling in the UK and globally to find basic essentials for life. We joined forces with the Crossroads Women's Centre who stood with us. This is not an isolated issue. Climate change, the cost of living crisis, and ongoing inequality around the world contributes to the starvation and death of children and their parents.
6 DAY MOTHERS HUNGER STRIKE
Our campaign started with a group of dedicated mothers who committed themselves to a 6 day hunger strike, starting on Mother's Day 2023. Our aim is to repeat this strike on a bigger scale for Mother's Day 2024. We will not sit still while mothers and children starve in the 6th biggest economy in the world. While families struggle to survive against their human rights and global corporations take record profits.
You can join our campaign, whether hunger striking or supporting our mother's in their efforts to connect communities, raise awareness and demand immediate action to stop the preventable food insecurity crisis.
#mothershungerstrike
