Why is World Food Day celebrated
The World Food Day is celebrated on October 16 every year.
- World Food Day is celebrated to raise awareness about hunger and poverty as well as to promote access to nutritious food for all.
- It aims to mobilize global efforts to end hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity, and to ensure everyone has access to quality food.
- The day also highlights the importance of sustainable agricultural practices, biodiversity, and climate change adaptation in food production.
- It provides an opportunity to advocate for the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger, as stated in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
- World Food Day encourages individuals, government bodies, and organizations to take action to support food security and to address the challenges faced by farmers and rural communities.
- Through various events and activities, the day aims to inform and engage people from all walks of life on the importance of achieving food security and promoting sustainable agriculture.
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