On The Walk Around The World Tour it is not HANSON that is trotting the globe (though they will be touring in South America this Fall) Hanson's new campaign is to encourage fans and other individuals to continue the one mile walks they have hosted since last Fall to fight poverty � with a new mission of compiling enough miles to walk 'around the world' (24,902 Miles.)

Through the campaign others can organize their own walks locally coordinated through Takethewalk.net set to launch mid-August or join Hanson for a walk during their tour. For each mile, a dollar is donated on the walker's behalf - by the band. Most importantly fans are empowered to directly support real solutions on the ground in Africa through the tour and the bands site.

"The Walk is about taking action, no matter how small. Our generation has the power to fight global challenges by looking at tangible actions and putting them to work" said Taylor Hanson. Added Zac Hanson "Each mile shows the power of simple actions to make a difference - the real impact comes when participants see how much more they can do".

The Walk Tour began last Fall with one mile walks helping to provide thousands of shoes to children in Poverty in South Africa with TOMS Shoes. Last November HANSON joined TOMS on their second shoe drop, delivering a whopping 50,000 pairs of shoes to children in Africa.

On the road this Fall, the band will also be featuring a special coffee table book inspired by their efforts to fight poverty and AIDS in Africa. The book, called Take The Walk presents the bands own story and the importance of individuals taking simple actions to fight poverty and disease in Africa. The book will also feature a special EP with new tracks recorded especially for the project. With both the music and the book raising further funds for aid groups in Africa, including continued support of TOMS Shoes and HIVSA.