16 october 2020
World Food Day
16 october 2020
World Food Day
As countries around the world suffer the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, #WorldFoodDay is launching a call for global solidarity to help the most vulnerable people to recover and make food systems more sustainable and resilient to shocks.
But the responsibility doesn’t only lie with governments. We all have a role to play, from making food choices that improve both our health and that of our food system, to not letting sustainable habits fall by the wayside.
Stand by for the launch of the new campaign!
This is no ordinary World Food Day, and we need anything but ordinary action. Watch this space as we prepare to publish ideas on how you can participate, take action and call on others to be part of the change.
Whether you’re a government, private business, NGO, journalist, city, or a civil society organization, we can provide you with a range of multimedia content in several languages to share, and to support your World Food Day activity. Contact us if you need more information.
Last year, a large number of events - from marathons and hunger marches, to exhibitions, cultural performances, contests and concerts – were organised around the world to celebrate World Food Day. Check out the highlights.
Discover more what governments can do to keep food supply chains moving, and how all of us can stay healthy and sustainable in uncertain times. New videos are coming soon.
Stay tuned for news on this year’s Poster Contest, set to be launched at the beginning of June. In the meantime, get some inspiration from our 2019 winners.
Collective action across 150 countries 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, businesses, NGOs, the media, and general public. They promote worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure healthy diets for all.
World Food Day 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of FAO in an exceptional moment as countries around the world deal with the widespread effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic. It’s a time to look into the future we need to build together.
Make #WorldFoodDay your day – share your individual action online or join the call by developing a virtual event or activity.