World Food Day 2024 Date and Theme: Know History and Significance of the Day That Aims To Raise Awareness About Global Hunger and the Need for Healthy Diet for All
Despite global progress, the fight against hunger is not over. World Food Day raises awareness of these issues and promotes global action to combat hunger, especially in regions facing food shortages or conflict.
World Food Day is an international event that is celebrated every year on October 16 to honour the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. The day aims to raise awareness about global hunger, malnutrition, and the need for sustainable agricultural practices for healthy diet for all. The day is celebrated widely by many other organisations who working around the world on hunger and food security, including the World Food Programme, the World Health Organization and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. World Food Safety Day 2024 Date, History and Significance: All You Need To Know About the Day That Raises Awareness About the Importance of Safe Food.
Every year, World Food Day has a specific theme that highlights critical issues in food and agriculture. This year, the theme is ‘Right to foods for a better life and a better future’. Scroll down to know more about World Food Day 2024 date, history and the significance of this global event. October 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.
World Food Day 2024 Date
World Food Day 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 16.
World Food Day 2024 Theme
World Food Day 2024 theme is ‘Right to foods for a better life and a better future’.
World Food Day History
World Food Day (WFD) was established in November 1979 by FAO's Member Countries at the Organization's 20th General Conference. The Hungarian Delegation, led by the former Hungarian Minister of Agriculture and Food Dr Pál Romány, played a key role at the 20th Session of the FAO Conference. It suggested the idea of celebrating the WFD worldwide and since then, the international event has been observed yearly in more than 150 countries. The global awareness campaign highlights the issues behind poverty and hunger across the globe and ways to find solutions to it.
World Food Day Significance
World Food Day is an important global event that serves as a reminder that millions of people worldwide still suffer from hunger and malnutrition. Despite global progress, the fight against hunger is not over. The global event raises awareness of these issues and promotes global action to combat hunger, especially in regions facing food shortages or conflict. It is observed by governments, NGOs, and individuals worldwide, with events that focus on promoting food security, reducing food waste, and ensuring that everyone has access to nutritious food.
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