_ October 16th is World Food Day. And while you
may have enough to eat each day, an estimated 1 billion people in this
world go hungry.[1] Of course you can't alleviate their suffering all
by yourself, but here's what you can_ do!
!! Steps !!
_ This map shows the percentages of undernourished people per
country Learn about World Food Day and hunger issues. World Food
Day itself is a worldwide event aimed at increasing everyone's
awareness about the issues surrounding food, its distribution, and
hunger. It has been held since 1979 and has a different theme every
year.[2]
* Visit the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization's
(FAO) website at http://www.fao.org/getinvolved/worldfoodday/en/
or the World Food Day USA site at http://www.worldfooddayusa.org/.
Read about the history of World Food Day and the other things
people are doing in the world to support food projects.
* Visit the World Food Programme's website and download its free
book: "Revolution: From Food Aid to Food Assistance - Innovations
in Overcoming Hunger".[3]
* Find out who has won The World Food Prize for the year, and the
reason why.[4]
* Learn about the different caloric intakes of each country. Reflect
on the issues involved in a world where obesity epidemics co-exist
with hunger.
* Take the Hunger Quiz. It's at the World Food Programme's site:
http://www.wfp.org/stories/10-things-you-can-do-world-food-day#hunger-quiz.
If you know the correct answers to the ten questions, you're ready
to educate others about hunger!
Use the social media network to spread the word
about hunger.
* Become a fan of the World Food Programme on Facebook. Suggest that
your friends like the page too.
* Use your Twitter account to tweet about uniting against hunger and
the World Food Programme (WFP). Share facts about hunger,
preventing hunger,and encourage your followers to support efforts
to prevent hunger. Follow the FAO, The World Food Prize, and the
World Food Programme on Twitter.
* Put a photo on The Wall against Hunger at http://wall.wfp.org/.
* Keep a regular eye on the WFP's video blog, "On the Road", which
sends back details of work being done in the field to alleviate
hunger.[5]
* Make your own video and enter the Hungerbytes competition.[6]
Find events in your area that are observing World Food Day. Check
online and in your local paper for fundraising events such as
concerts and talks that you can attend. The FAO keeps track of a
number of events.[7]
* Consider entering any sporting events that are being held to raise
funds for hunger.
* Look exhibitions, conferences, and displays from government, NGOs,
research institutions, etc.[8]
* Many university campuses hold projects to become involved in on
World Food Day. Check your university's website. In the USA, some
universities use this day to collect canned food to donate to
local food banks.[9]
* Join an organization that is preparing food packages. Volunteer
your time to help prepare the packages.
Play. Several online games can teach you more
about hunger issues or even provide donations
of food. Some include:
* *FreeRice.*_ You play, sponsors pay. All you have to do is guess
the correct synonym of a word. For every correct answer, 10 grains
of rice are donated.
* _*Food Force.*_ Download and take part in a simulation of how the
WFP works.
Try cooking a meal for 1 dollar. This is the reality many people
have to live with; can you manage it?
* Read frugal cooking recipes for ideas on making the most of what's
already in your pantry.
* Try not to waste food; plan meals well in advance so that all food
you purchase is used before it spoils.
* Buy food that is in season; it will last longer, costs less, and
supports local growers.
* Hold a potluck meal with friends to make your dollar stretch
further. This also represents the ability for communities to come
together to share in times of need.
!! Video !!
!! Tips !!
* Observe a 24-hour fast, and donate the money you save (estimate
your meals' worth) to the World Food Programme.
* Make a free donation (click to give) to The Hunger Site at
http://www.thehungersite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=1.
* For the months of October and November 2010, you can sign the
petition to end world hunger at http://www.1billionhungry.org/. It
is hoped to have over one million signatures by the end of
November 2010.[10]
* For teachers, the World Food Programme provides free online
teaching materials to help with World Food Day.[11]
!! Things You\'ll Need !!
* Internet access
* Video camera (optional)
!! Related WikiHows !!
* How to Celebrate World Vegetarian Day
* How to Take Action to Solve World Hunger
* How to Cope With Hunger
* How to Celebrate Hunger Awareness Month
* How to Help Save Africa From Hunger and Poverty
!! Sources And Citations !!
* 10 Things you can do on World Food Day,
http://www.wfp.org/stories/10-things-you-can-do-world-food-day –
research source
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