October 16 is World Food Day

The aim of World Food Day, proclaimed in 1979 by the Conference of the FAO of the United Nations, is to heighten public awareness of the world food problem and strengthen solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty. The Day marks the date of the founding of the FAO in 1945.

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Posted October 16, 2009 by Librarian
Filed under Environment, Health, International Relations, Non U.S. Government, U.S. Government · Tags: ,