Thank you to everyone for joining the global call to champion the right to food this #WorldFoodDay, showing that together we can make the change for a world where everyone has access to diverse, nutritious, affordable and safe foods.
‘Foods’ stands for diversity, nutrition, affordability, and safety. A greater diversity of nutritious foods should be available in our fields, in our markets, and on our tables, for the benefit of all.
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Catch the highlights of the flagship events from World Food Week! Watch the recorded World Food Day ceremony from 16 October and the Junior World Food Day School Assembly during the World Food Forum on 17 October, both held at FAO headquarters.
Explore these inspiring events where leaders, food heroes, and advocates from around the world united for the World Food Day's global call to action.
Chefs, advocates, and influencers from around the world joined forces for #WorldFoodDay, amplifying the call for a food-secure future. Their creative buzz flooded social media with World Food Day assets—videos, GIFs, and our interactive Instagram filter—showing that anyone can become a food hero and inspire others to take action!
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From food tasting or cooking demonstrations to music performances, roundtables or simply spreading the word, you can take part in World Food Day. Use our free material and be creative!
Our International Jury is now busy selecting the top 15 posters in each age category. The 60 shortlisted entries will be announced here soon.
Winners will be announced in December 2024.
As a global community, we all need to get involved. Governments, the private sector, farmers, academia, civil society and individuals need to work together to ensure all people have access to enough diverse, nutritious and safe foods. We all have a role to play to tackle inequality and poverty, make healthy food choices to increase their availability, reduce food waste and protect the environment.
Young people are the change makers of the future. Discover the latest World Food Day youth activities designed to inspire individuals of all ages to become #FoodHeroes, no matter how young.
Join us in celebrating the work of #FoodHeroes - the women, men, boys, and girls who are helping to realize the right to food for all, nurturing our communities and making a positive change, even under challenging circumstances.
Join the World Food Day community and be the first to know about the latest news on World Food Day. Discover how you can join the campaign and take action for the future of food, people and the planet.
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Across the world, people are unleashing their creativity and raising awareness about World Food Day. From marathons and hunger marches to artistic exhibitions, lively cultural performances, contests, and uplifting concerts, people in nearly 150 countries join together in response to the global call for action. NGOs, journalists, governments, cities, civil society organizations, and individuals, including youth, seize this opportunity to unite and inspire meaningful change.
Check out the wide variety of events taking place and discover the World Food Day Friends that lending their voices to show support!
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The Chamber of Commerce of Genoa in cooperation with the University of Genoa, SINU (Italian Society...
Genoa (Italy)
The Chamber of Commerce of Genoa in cooperation with the University of Genoa, SINU (Italian Society...
Genoa (Italy)
The Chamber of Commerce of Genoa in cooperation with the University of Genoa, SINU (Italian Society...
Rome (Italy)
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Collective action across 150 countries worldwide, in up to 50 languages, is what makes World Food Day one of the most celebrated days of the UN calendar. Hundreds of events and outreach activities bring together governments, municipalities, businesses, CSOs, the media, the public, even youth. They promote worldwide awareness of hunger and promote action for the future of food, people and the planet.
Together we can create a better, more sustainable food future for all. Make #WorldFoodDay YOUR day. Join the call by organizing an event or activity or show how you are taking action.
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