1 in 10 people across the world go to bed hungry every evening, yet 981 million tonnes of food (17%) is wasted each year, contributing to 10% of global carbon emissions.
Our global food system is broken. Transformation of agriculture and the food system is urgently needed to address the multiple challenges of climate and ecological crisis, as well as livelihoods and food crisis.
This world food day, we are highlighting how VSO’s volunteers and primary actors are working to support communities to ensure they have better access of and control over their food supply and ensure access safe sources of food.
World Food Day Quiz
Put your knowledge to the test in our World Food Day quiz!
Six ways agroecology is improving food security in hunger hotspots
Pursuing agroecology in hunger hotspot countries is not only a viable strategy for improving food security, but an effective means of promoting water conservation.
Ten reasons why food injustice persists – and what we can do about it
As we mark World Food Day, one statistic should be at the forefront of your mind. Currently one in ten people go to bed hungry each day.
The Safe Food Project
In Bangladesh, the Safe Food Project is making food available to the most marginalised and vulnerable people by re-establishing inclusive, gender-sensitive, community-controlled markets. Watch the video below to find out more.
What does hunger look like across the world?
Watch the video below to find out.
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