World Food Day – Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind
World Food Day, celebrated on October 16 every year, is on the furtherance of food security all over the world.
World Food Day happens annually on October 16, aiming to raise awareness about global food security and hunger. The day serves to remind humanity about the challenges of food shortage and malnutrition faced by millions around the world. The day focuses on the requirement for feasible farming practices, equitable food distribution, and availability of nutritious food for all.
Day calls for action from governments, organizations, and individuals to achieve the ‘UN Sustainable Development Goal of zero hunger’ by 2030. It encourages discussions, support, and community efforts to tackle food crises and create a world where no one sleeps hungry.
What is the theme of World Food Day 2023?
The World Food Day 2023 theme is ‘Water is Life, Water is Food. Leave No One Behind.’ It highlights the basic role of water in guaranteeing food security and focuses on the need for water resources in our attempts to battle hunger and malnutrition.
Sufficient clean water is vital for farming and food production, essential for achieving global food security goals.
What is the history behind Food Day?
World Food Day marks the establishment of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. The organization was created to fight hunger and improve global food security.
In November 1979, after 34 years, the 20th FAO conference declared it a worldwide celebration. Since then, 150 countries still celebrate the day recognized by the United Nations.
From 2014, World Food Day has worked to boost global well-being and alleviate rural poverty.
What is the importance of World Food Day?
The essential focus of World Food Day is to highlight the need for the eradication of hunger and malnutrition around the world. It’s a chance to focus on the significance of sustainable agribusiness, food production, distribution, and consumption.