World Food Day

2024 - 10 - 16

Feeding the World: A Day of Action and Reflection!

Digital Agriculture - Food Inflation - Food Insecurity - Food Systems Challenges - Global Hunger - Nigerian Food Crisis - Nutritional Challenges - Pope Francis - Sustainable Farming - World Food Day 2024

Join the global call to action this World Food Day as we tackle food insecurity and celebrate nourishing our planet!

Every year on October 16th, the world comes together to celebrate World Food Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about food security and sustainability. In 2023, various leaders, including Pope Francis, have urged economic powerhouses to listen to the voices at the bottom of the food chain. This year's theme emphasizes that food security is not just a luxury but a right that everyone deserves to enjoy. Thus, we must unite to fight against food insecurity and malnutrition, ensuring nutritious food is accessible to all.

As nations grapple with the escalating effects of conflict and climate change, the reality of hunger has never been more pressing. The U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield described the situation as a 'perfect storm' where countless individuals are forced to make impossible choices between food and essential needs. Meanwhile, inspiring stories from local heroes, like Tanzanian farmer Prakseda Melkior, remind us that even small actions can lead to significant impacts. Her journey from selling spinach in her backyard as a child to advocating for food security is a testament to how dedication and effort can ripple through communities.

World Food Day not only highlights the struggles faced by countless individuals but also encourages solutions and collaborative efforts worldwide. With researchers from various universities, including University of Michigan tackling chronic diseases linked to food insecurity, it emphasizes the interconnectedness of nutrition and public health. Initiative after initiative, the global community continues to foster creativity in addressing these challenges, proving that with the right commitment, a better food future is possible.

In Nigeria, food is a significant part of both culture and identity, embodying the rich tapestry of its diverse peoples. Nevertheless, it is crucial to address the aspects of food access that affect everyday citizens. Local organizations have been stepping up, implementing feeding programs and educational campaigns to ensure communities are better nourished.

As we celebrate World Food Day this year, remember that change begins at home! Fun fact: Did you know that approximately one-third of the food produced globally is wasted? That’s nearly 1.3 billion tons of food each year! Also, on a lighter note—if food was a superhero, it would definitely need a cape just to keep up with all the amazing ways it nourishes the world! Let's all do our part and ensure everyone has access to delicious and healthy meals!

World Food Day (October 16, 2024) (France Diplomatie)

On this World Food Day, France reaffirms its commitment to the fight against every form of food insecurity and malnutrition. In 2023, 281.6 (…)

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World Food Day: Pope urges leaders to listen to those at the end of ... (Vatican News)

Marking World Food Day, Pope Francis says economic leaders must listen to the demands of those at the end of the food chain. And in a post on X he ...

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World Food Day: What you need to know and how it affects us all (Pulse Nigeria)

Every year on October 16th, people around the world celebrate World Food Day. | Pulse Nigeria.

Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on World Food ... (United States Mission to the United Nations)

A perfect storm of conflict, climate change, and the inability to get resources to those who need it most, has forced people to make impossible decisions: ...

On World Food Day, Rededicating Ourselves to Food Security for All ... (ReliefWeb)

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World Food Day: Salesian Missions highlights school feeding ... (ReliefWeb)

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World Food Day 2024: UM researchers tackle global food security ... (UM Today)

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Kelly's Choice: World Food Day & nutrient-rich foods (foxrochester.com)

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World Food Day: Right to food and women in India (Times of India)

October 16 each year is World Food Day. It is a day to remind us of the global struggle against hunger and malnutrition. A day to remind us to take action ...

World Food Day 2024: Global ceremony highlights the right to ... (ReliefWeb)

News and Press Release in English on World about Food and Nutrition; published on 16 Oct 2024 by FAO.

On World Food Day, Rededicating Ourselves to Food Security for All ... (USAID)

When Tanzanian farmer and entrepreneur Prakseda Melkior was in just the third grade, she sold a head of spinach that she had grown in her backyard – and ...

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World Food Day 2024: DG Highlights Joint IAEA and FAO ... (International Atomic Energy Agency)

This World Food Day highlights how everyone, everywhere, should have access to varied, nutritious, affordable, safe and sustainable foods under the theme ...

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Message of the Holy Father for World Food Day, 2024 | ICN (Independent Catholic News)

The following is the Message sent by the Holy Father Francis to the director general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organizat...

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World Food Program USA's ERASE HUNGER ™ Campaign Funds ... (World Food Program USA)

Partners including ADM, PTx Trimble, and FEED raise more than $1 million toward essential nutrition for students worldwide. Washington, D.C. (October 16, ...

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World Food Day: How the new MADE Alliance will use digital ... (African Development Bank)

The African Development Bank Group and Mastercard are co-chairing a new initiative called Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance Africa, ...

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World Food Day: Governor Adeleke Lists Milestones In Agricultural ... (Osun State Government)

NEWS RELEASE. OSOGBO – 16/10/2024- Osunstate.gov.ng. To mark the World Food Day, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has today listed major milestones ...

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FAO / WORLD FOOD DAY 2024 (UN Web TV)

The global ceremony marking World Food Day 2024 took place at the Headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, ...

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YEAR 2024 WORLD FOOD DAY CELEBRATION: ALIMOSHO GH ... (Lagos State Government)

Alimosho General Hospital's Catering Unit has emerged as the overall best in the just concluded World Food Day Competition organised by the Lagos Stat.

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World Food Day: 3 million farmers in Kenya, Tanzania and Nigeria ... (Farmers Review Africa)

Up to 3 million farmers in Kenya, Tanzania and Nigeria are poised to join digital economy in the next five years via Mastercard Community Pass which gives ...

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World Food Day: A call to action for a resilient and equitable global ... (UNDP)

As we mark World Food Day, it is imperative to confront the critical challenges facing our global food system. The combined impacts of the climate crisis ...

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World Food Day – Statement of support for food and nutrition ... (CSPI Newsroom)

Chronic disease related to hunger and poor nutrition is among the leading causes of death and disability. Furthermore, nearly half of adults and 20% of children ...

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World Food Day: Nigerians Going Hungry Amid Soaring Inflation (HumAngle)

This year's celebration of World Food day has met many Nigerians struggling for survival amid rising food inflation.

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World Food Day: Foundation Solicits Support For Less-privileged ... (News Agency of Nigeria)

Mrs Abimbola Agbebiyi, founder of the organisation, said this at a charity walk to commemorate the 2024 World Food Day, in Ikeja, Lagos.

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World Food Day : Cross River State Pushes Agric Reforms To Boost ... (AIT LIVE)

Speaking at the 2024 World Food Day event held in Calabar, the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Johnson Ebokpo, ...

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World Food Day: Average Nigerian can't afford food – Rep Kaoje ... (Daily Trust)

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Agricultural Production and Services, Rep. Bello Kaoje, has said despite various efforts by the ...

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World Food Day: Obi decries Nigeria's rising food costs, hunger (Vanguard)

The presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has reiterated his desire to see Nigeria move from consumption to production ...

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World Food Day 2024 (October 16, 2024) - Official Portal of the ... (Department of Agriculture)

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations led the 2024 World Food Day celebration in the ...

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GENERAL HOSPITAL SOMOLU CELEBRATES WORLD FOOD DAY ... (Lagos State Government)

As part of activities marking Y2024 World Food Day, the Lagos State Government has advised that the citizenry should work hand in hand with the govern.

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Zamfara women in agriculture mark World Food Day with exhibition ... (Blueprint newspapers Limited)

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