Crossrail is marking the Olympics by converting its site hoardings into a temporary photography exhibition, showcasing works from around the world that portray the work of the Untied Nations World Food Programme.
The Hunger to Hope exhibition is displayed on hoardings in Paddington and Holborn. The images of children at play, donated by leading photographers, aim to remind Londoners and visitors to the city that adequate food and nourishment are needed by children around the world to give them the energy and hope to play.
The WFP provides food assistance to nearly 26 million children in schools in 66 countries. The images are uplifting and demonstrate the link between WFP’s work and the “Olympic spirit” – mutual understanding, friendship, solidarity and fair play.
The exhibition is part of a wider Crossrail strategy of making its site hoardings as attractive as possible for Londoners and visitors.
Crossrail’s Farringdon and Moorgate sites are exhibiting newly commissioned architectural images taken in and around the Barbican Centre to help mark its 30th anniversary.
And green walls, made of living vegetation, have been installed at Hanover Square, Park Lane and Finsbury Circus. The ivy plants that make up Crossrail’s green walls help purify the air by trapping harmful particulate matter.
Terry Morgan, Crossrail chairman, said: “These initiatives won’t just improve the appearance of Crossrail sites – they’ll reflect the local history, culture and environment, and help draw attention to good causes through inspirational imagery.”
“We are proud to be in partnership with the World Food Programme to showcase these stunning images and improve Crossrail’s construction sites during the Games. Our worksites will be seen by tens of thousands of people during the Games and provide the opportunity to highlight the World Food Programme’s efforts in helping create a worldwide legacy of which we can all be proud.”
The WFP images include:
River swimming in Niger (Jenny Matthews) Niger and neighbouring countries are regularly hit by drought; WFP is assisting 3.5 million children & mothers regionally.
Jenny Matthews: River swimming in Niger
Playing in Ghana (Ian Berry) To encourage more girls into school, WFP provides them with both meals and take-home rations.
Ian Berry: Playing in Ghana
Backflip in Democratic Republic of Congo (Peter Nicholls) Child soldiers, resulting from years of armed conflict, are given WFP rations upon their escape/release.
Peter Nicholls: Backflip in Democratic Republic of Congo
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