WORLD FOOD DAY
Like
water and air food is also primary needs for human. There are many infants and old
age people around the globe dies every day due to hunger.
World Food Day, the day
intends to raise awareness and support various approaches that can help to end
world hunger. The day also aims to ensure food security and nutritious diets
for all.
The day focuses that
food is a basic and fundamental human right. But still in a world of billions,
805 million people live with chronic hunger, 60% women and almost five million
children under the age of five die due to malnutrition-related causes every day
WHEN IS WORLD FOOD DAY?
16th
October
WORLD FOOD DAY HISTORY
In November 1979 the
conference was called for the observance of World Food Day on October 16,
1981.And on December 5, 1980 the UN General
Assembly officially declared October 16th as the world food day.
The day aims to
improve agricultural productivity at all levels, enhancing the lives of rural
populations and contribute to the growth of the world economy. It also provides
support to countries for changing their agricultural policy.
WHAT DO PEOPLE DO ON WORLD FOOD DAY
1.
Raise awareness about the importance of food and how
many people die without food
2.
Raise awareness about food production and
distribution
3.
Support agricultural projects
4.
Arrange fund raising events for agricultural purpose
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