World Food Day was proclaimed in 1979 by the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). It marks the date of the founding of FAO in 1945. The aim of the Day is to call public awareness of the world food problem and strengthen solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty. In 1980, the General Assembly endorsed observance of the Day in consideration of the fact that "food is a requisite for human survival and well-being and a fundamental human necessity"
At a time when the global economic crisis dominates the news, the world needs to be reminded that not everyone works in offices and factories.
With an estimated increase of 105 million hungry people in 2009, there are now 1.02 billion malnourished people in the world, meaning that almost one sixth of all humanity is suffering from hunger.
On the occasion of World Food Week and World Food Day 2009, let us reflect on those numbers and the human suffering behind them.
At a time when the global economic crisis dominates the news, the world needs to be reminded that not everyone works in offices and factories.
With an estimated increase of 105 million hungry people in 2009, there are now 1.02 billion malnourished people in the world, meaning that almost one sixth of all humanity is suffering from hunger.
On the occasion of World Food Week and World Food Day 2009, let us reflect on those numbers and the human suffering behind them.
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