Published 21:26 IST, October 16th 2019

World Food Day: Here is the theme, date and history of the occasion

World Food Day will be celebrated worldwide on October 16. The main theme of the occasion is Our Actions Is Our Future and aims towards a decrease in hunger.

Reported by: Shreshtha Chaudhury
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occasion of World Food Day is celebrated this year on October 16. day is celebrated in hour of establishing of United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). FAO was founded in year 1945. whole idea of organization was put forth by Dr Pál Romány who was former Hungarian Minister for Agriculture and Food. He reportedly led delegation during a session of FAO Conference. occasion is celebrated globally and focuses on raising awareness on food-related issues like hunger and poverty.

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me of World Food Day is Our Actions Are Our Future

prime objective of World Food Day is that food is one of most fundamental human rights. Reportedly, World Food Day abides by me, ‘Our Actions Are Our Future.’ main focus of this day lies in providing healthy and supportable food to underprivileged section of population. World Food Day is mainly observed with awareness events like hunger marches and marathons. re are also many cultural programs, contests and carnivals held across world to celebrate day. According to reports, World Food Day is revered at hequarters in Rome with presence of authoritative figures and government leers for official ceremony.

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awareness of World Food Day is spre across many schools and colleges

celebration of World Food Day in hequarters also includes a lecture from eminent professor Jeffrey D. Sachs. professor delivers a lecture on agriculture, food and an efficient development system. event is one of most respected and table occasions which is observed at a global level. re are a lot of NGOs, government institutions and social workers who reach out to many schools, colleges as well as educational institutions to spre necessary awareness about importance of day. This awareness is primarily regarding hunger and increase in an unhealthy diet among current youth. According to reports, an unhealthy eating habit and lifestyle has considerably increased due to excess globalization and proliferation. main significance of World Food Day is to eliminate this fast increasing problem.

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20:25 IST, October 16th 2019