Hunger remains one of the main problems around the world and the most affected are children.
Each October 16 is celebrated on World Food Day. Currently, there is a large percentage of people who does not have access to safe foodand in most cases it is children under 15 years. Furthermore, access to drinking water also represents a problem because in addition to being necessary for consumption, it is also necessary for food production.
Therefore, the United Nations Organization (UN) raises the importance of fighting and raising awareness of what hunger and lack of access to water mean in the world. The theme of World Food Day for the year 2024 is “Right to food for a better life and future”.
zero hunger
Why World Food Day is celebrated every October 16
The day of commemoration on this topic was established by the UN in 1979, through its agency dedicated to food and agriculture (FAO). The objective is, clearly, reduce hunger in the world and joins the 2030 agenda, which has zero hunger as its goal.
In recent decades, due to population growth, urbanization and economic development, the amount of water available per person has decreased by 20% and the quality has also deteriorated. That is why it is essential to carry out actions that tend to care, raise awareness and promote access to drinking water for everyone.
Source: Ambito
David William is a talented author who has made a name for himself in the world of writing. He is a professional author who writes on a wide range of topics, from general interest to opinion news. David is currently working as a writer at 24 hours worlds where he brings his unique perspective and in-depth research to his articles, making them both informative and engaging.
