Danny Diliberto to lead global walk against child hunger

Never Give Up Day named Danny Diliberto, founder of Ladles of Love, as an ambassador to lead the Global Walk for No Child to Go Hungry on August 18. The worldwide event invites people in any city to join a symbolic walk supporting children facing hunger through the Walk of Perseverance.

Why it matters: - The August 18 walk puts child hunger at the center of Never Give Up Day’s global message of perseverance. - The event aims to turn a personal cause into a worldwide show of support for children who lack reliable access to food. - The walk is open to individuals, organizations, schools, sports clubs, charities and communities anywhere in the world.

What happened: - Never Give Up Day named Danny Diliberto, founder of Ladles of Love, an official ambassador. - Diliberto will lead the Global Walk for No Child to Go Hungry on August 18. - The announcement was made June 8, 2026. - The walk is part of the Walk of Perseverance, a global initiative tied to Never Give Up Day.

The details: - Diliberto is known in South Africa for work fighting hunger and supporting vulnerable communities. - The campaign frames the walk as a symbolic act of solidarity with children facing hunger. - People do not need to be in South Africa to participate. - Organizers say participants can join from cities including London, New York, Mumbai, Sydney, Madrid, Toronto and Cape Town. - Participants can join through the global interactive map at Walk of Perseverance interactive map. - Diliberto said, “I will never give up because food is a basic human right every child has.” - Diliberto also said, “Every child deserves the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive,” and added that when a child goes hungry, everyone has a responsibility to care. - Alain Horoit, founder of Never Give Up Day, said ensuring children have access to food is a cause that transcends borders, cultures and politics. - Horoit said the walk is meant to show that no child should be forgotten. - Never Give Up Day is observed annually on August 18. - The day recognizes perseverance, resilience and determination in the face of adversity, setbacks, illness, loss, recovery and other challenges.

Between the lines: - The campaign broadens Never Give Up Day from a personal resilience theme into a collective action platform. - By linking the event to child hunger, the organizers are using a highly relatable cause to drive international participation. - The messaging emphasizes that perseverance can also mean sustained support for other people and shared social problems, not just individual goals.

What’s next: - People who want to take part can register or join via the Walk of Perseverance interactive map at Walk of Perseverance interactive map. - The walk is expected to take place on August 18 in communities around the world. - Never Give Up Day will continue building out the Walk of Perseverance as a participatory part of its annual observance. - Ladles of Love will use the platform to advance its mission of fighting hunger and supporting vulnerable communities.

The bottom line: - The partnership turns a global awareness day into a coordinated walk for a simple message: no child should go hungry.