Food/Fruit & Vegetables - EYFS/Early Years activities, Displays and ideas
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More ‘Food’ resources within additional topics/pages - Dual Language - Teddy Bears’ Picnic - Teeth and Oral Health - Role Play Packs - Pancake Day - Harvest Festival
Related topics, traditional fairy tales and nursery rhymes - On the Farm - Harvest Festival - The Enormous Turnip - The Little Red Hen - Dingle Dangle Scarecrow - Gardening - Plants - Water - Life Cycles
Festivals and Celebrations with a ‘Food’ element
Related special dates - World Food Day (Scroll down to find out more)
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Fruit and Vegetables
Healthy Eating
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Related Special Dates
World Food Day
World Food Day is an international day celebrated annually on October 16 to promote global awareness and action for those suffering from hunger and to highlight the need for healthy diets and sustainable food systems. It was established in 1979 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations and marks the anniversary of the founding of the FAO in 1945.
Purpose and Objectives of World Food Day:
Raising Awareness About Hunger and Malnutrition: World Food Day draws attention to the fact that millions of people worldwide still suffer from hunger and malnutrition, despite the global capacity to produce enough food for everyone.
Promoting Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture: The day emphasises the importance of creating sustainable food systems that can feed a growing population while protecting the environment and conserving resources.
Encouraging Global Action and Solidarity: World Food Day calls for collaborative efforts at international, national, and local levels to achieve Zero Hunger and improve food security worldwide. It highlights the need for governments, organisations, farmers, and individuals to work together.
Activities and Events on World Food Day
Global and Local Campaigns: The FAO, alongside governments and NGOs, organises events such as conferences, educational programs, and campaigns to engage people in conversations about hunger and sustainable agriculture.
Community Events: Local communities participate through food drives, charity events, school programs, farmers’ markets, and exhibitions that promote healthy, sustainable diets and food practices.
Social Media and Awareness Campaigns: FAO and partner organisations use social media to spread awareness globally, encouraging people to take action and learn about the issues through informative videos, infographics, and interactive content.
Fundraising and Charity Work: Non-profit organisations and humanitarian groups often use World Food Day to raise funds for hunger relief programs and initiatives aimed at supporting sustainable agriculture in developing countries.
Importance of World Food Day
Highlighting Global Hunger: Despite progress in reducing hunger over the past decades, millions of people still lack access to sufficient and nutritious food. World Food Day serves as a reminder that global hunger is an ongoing crisis that requires urgent attention and action.
Promoting Sustainable Food Systems: The day is an opportunity to advocate for food systems that protect the environment, use resources responsibly, and provide fair opportunities for farmers and communities, all while ensuring that nutritious food reaches those in need.
Fostering Collaboration: World Food Day emphasises the role that everyone — governments, private sector, NGOs, farmers, and consumers — play in transforming food systems. It encourages partnerships and policies that focus on building a more sustainable and food-secure world.
Overall Impact
World Food Day is not just a celebration; it’s a call to action. By bringing together people from all walks of life, it highlights the urgency of addressing hunger, malnutrition, and sustainability, pushing forward efforts to ensure that no one is left behind in the fight against global hunger.
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