World Food Day is observed every year on October 16. Year 2021 marked the 76th World Food Day.
Key facts
- This day makes human realise how privileged are they to gorge on the delicacies from across the world as well as raises awareness regarding deprived & not-so-privileged people.
- It acknowledges the founding of Food and Agriculture organisation as well as highlights the section in the world that starves from extreme hunger.
- United Nations had found the ‘Food and Agriculture Association (FAO)’ on October 16, 1945.
Significance of the day
Starvation is a big problem in several countries, especially in underdeveloped parts of the globe. Thus, awareness is required to address this issue. World Food Day helps in addressing the issue.
World Food Day: History
World Food Day was set up by Member Countries of Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO). It was established at the 20th General Conference of FAO in November 1979. Hungarian Delegation, led by former Hungarian Minister of Agriculture & Food Dr. Pal Romany, played a significant role at the 20th Session and recommended the idea of celebrating this day across the world. It has since been observed in more than 150 countries, every year. It raises awareness of the issues behind poverty and hunger.
Theme of the day
This day in 2021 was celebrated under the theme- “Safe food now for a healthy tomorrow”.
Purpose of the day
The main purpose to celebrate this day is to promote the message that “food is a basic and fundamental human right. It also spread awareness on malnutrition and obesity.
