World Hunger Day 2024 Date and Theme: Know Significance of the Day That Raises Awareness About the Issue of Chronic Hunger
The day encourages individuals, organisations, and governments to take concrete steps to address hunger through policy changes, funding, and support for innovative programs.
Every year, World Hunger Day is observed on May 28 in several countries around the world. The day was initiated by The Hunger Project in 2011. It aims to raise awareness about the issue of chronic hunger and to advocate for sustainable solutions to end hunger globally. The main highlight of this international day is to educate people about the causes of chronic hunger, which affects millions of people around the world, particularly in developing countries. According to the official website of World Hunger Day, women and children worldwide are facing malnutrition due to war, famine, and climate change. International Day of Action for Women's Health 2024 Date, Theme, History and Significance: Know About the Day That Highlights the Need for Access to Quality Health Care for Women.
It states that over 1 billion adolescent girls and women suffer from malnutrition. The effects of malnutrition are passed down from mother to child. Malnourished mothers give birth to malnourished babies, and these kids suffer irreversible impacts on their brain development and futures, creating a cycle of chronic hunger.
World Hunger Day 2024 Date and Theme
World Hunger Day 2024 will be observed on Tuesday, May 28. The theme of this year's World Hunger Day is – "Thriving mothers. Thriving world."
World Hunger Day Significance
World Hunger Day is an important event that aims to educate women about the importance of proper nutrition, particularly during the first 1000 days of pregnancy and early motherhood. The day highlights the need to understand which foods are rich in essential nutrients and how to incorporate them into their diet. Unlike acute hunger, which is often caused by natural disasters or conflict, chronic hunger is a long-term issue linked to poverty, lack of access to food, and inadequate agricultural practices. World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024 Date, Theme, History and Significance: Everything To Know About the Global Event Raising Awareness About Menstrual Hygiene.
The day encourages individuals, organisations, and governments to take concrete steps to address hunger through policy changes, funding, and support for innovative programs.
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