Today, October 16, 2024, be World Food Day, and dis day dey very important because e dey raise awareness about hunger and malnutrition around di world. Di United Nations, through di Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), organize dis day to highlight di global issue of hunger and malnutrition.
Di theme for World Food Day 2024 be “Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future.” Dis theme emphasize say food be fundamental human right, and everybody suppose get access to nutritious, affordable, and sustainable food.
According to di UN, about 733 million people dey experience hunger globally, and dis situation dey influenced by factors like conflict, marginalization, climate change, poverty, and economic downturns. Additionally, over 2.8 billion people no fit afford healthy diet, including those who dey overweight as global obesity rates increase.
World Food Day start in 1979 when di 20th FAO Conference declare October 16 as di day to commemorate di founding of FAO in 1945. Since den, over 150 countries join di movement to raise awareness about hunger, malnutrition, and sustainable food systems.
On dis day, governments, organizations, farmers, corporate sectors, and di public come together to address food security concerns. Dey organize events, advocacy campaigns, and outreach initiatives to promote sustainable agriculture, reduce food waste, and ensure equitable access to nutritious food.
India, for example, dey make significant progress in combating hunger through various programs and policies focused on malnutrition, poverty alleviation, and agricultural sustainability. Di country’s initiatives include di National Food Security Act, Antyodaya Anna Yojana, and rice fortification, which dey help millions of people.
Individuals and organizations can join di celebration by educating themselves on global food issues, supporting food banks, advocating for policy changes, and ensuring minimal food waste. Dey can also organize food drives and buy locally produced and sustainably sourced food to support local farmers).
