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World Food Day is celebrated annually on 16 October and aims to raise awareness of ongoing efforts to eliminate poverty, hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition.
Why is World Food Day important?
World Food Day aims to raise awareness of global hunger and encourage people to take action. The observance highlights the need to ensure food security for everyone around the world, especially those in remote communities who are most vulnerable.
When was the first World Food Day?
The first World Food Day was held in 1979 and was established by FAO’s (Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations) Member Countries at the organisation’s 20th General Conference.
What is the theme for World Food Day 2022?
The 2022 theme for World Food Day is “Leave no one behind”.
The FAO states that access to, and the availability of nutritious food is being increasingly impeded by current global challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts, climate change, inequality and rising prices have created a domino effect. Millions of people around the world cannot afford a healthy diet, putting them at risk of food insecurity and malnutrition.
World Food Day 2022 aims to bring awareness to these issues, highlighting the need for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life for all. The theme of “Leave no one behind” emphasises that a sustainable world is one where everyone counts.
How can you get involved and celebrate World Food Day?
Get involved and mark this World Food day in a meaningful way. Here are some of the ways you can get involved aYou can get involved and mark this World Food day in a meaningful way. Here are some of the ways you can get involved and celebrate World Food Day 2022:
Spreading awareness: Through social media or word-of-mouth, spread awareness about food security and the injustice of this issue that affects so many people around the world.
Educating yourself and others: Take the time to educate yourself and the people around you by sharing facts and statistics about food security and the consequences of food shortages. here are a number of YouTube videos, stories, factsheets and blogs for you to discover.
Building a vegetable garden: A great way to teach your children about food is to show them where it comes from. Building a vegetable garden is a great way to spark conversation about food security and where our food originates. You can also consider donating fruit trees and vegetable seeds from our Gifts for Good range to families in need.
Becoming conscious of your food waste: In Australia each year, we waste around 7.3 million tonnes of food, which equals about 300kg per person. Try and minimise your food waste and encourage others to do the same.
Taking action and making a donation: You can make a difference by donating to our Hunger Crisis Appeal and encouraging friends and family to do the same. Your money will go towards improving food security for children who are suffering due to severe shortages of food and water.
Make a meaningful change to help fight famine this World Food Day
Join us in working towards a world where every child can live a life free of hunger and famine. Food security is one of the most essential foundations to reducing poverty overseas, and improving the lives of the children and families with whom ChildFund works.
Severe drought, coupled with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, disease and conflict has led to more than 4 million people in Kenya being currently in need of emergency food assistance. More than a million of them are children and mothers, who are malnourished and urgently need food and water.
You can help to fight famine by donating to our Hunger Crisis Appeal this World Food Day, and ensuring that the most vulnerable children have a stable supply of food during the current global challenges. Your donation will provide emergency cash transfers to families who need it most.
Your donation will also help to provide water, livestock feeds, and prevent and treat malnutrition. Donate to our Hunger Crisis Appeal this World Food Day and help to make a difference to the lives of children and families most at risk.
Father’s Day is the one special day of the year where you get to celebrate and give thanks to your dad for all he has done for you.
Dads are special people who are there when you need them most. During our childhoods, fathers help us to learn, and make sure we feel safe, secure and loved. As adults, they are still on hand to provide support and guidance.
This Father’s Day there is no better way to show your appreciation than by giving your dad a gift that will truly change lives. Rather than gifting him another boring t-shirt or pair of socks, reciprocate his generous and loving nature by donating a charity gift from our range of Gifts for Good on his behalf.
To help you choose the perfect gift, we have put together a list of six Father’s Day charity gift ideas that we think your dad will love!
1. Donate chickens to charity for dad
Nduku, age 10, and her brother Muthiani, 6, hold chickens given to them by ChildFund in Makueni County, Kenya. The chickens have strengthened the family’s health and economic status and allowed them to weather the current drought.
Your dad never let you go hungry when you were growing up, let him do the same for a family in need this Father’s Day.
2. Make dad a hero by donating a share of a deepwater borehole system
Clean water is essential for human survival. This Father’s Day you can offer Dad a gift that will last generations and help change the lives of a whole school – or even an entire community – thanks to gifting a share of a deepwater borehole system.
Your Father’s Day gift could be combined with others to fund the drilling, construction and maintenance of a completely solar-powered, deepwater borehole system. This charity gift could bring change to children and families — and excess water can be sold to benefit the entire community and maintain the well. This is an investment that could improve lives for many years to come.
3. Help a child get to school with a bike and helmet
Children in Cambodia with bicycles from ChildFund.
Learning how to ride a bike is something your dad might have helped you with as a child. A lot of patience and support is needed when teaching someone how to ride a bike, but the end results are amazing. Give the joy of cycling to another father and child living in poverty by donating a bike and helmet as a charity gift this Father’s Day.
Many children in developing countries have to walk long lengths to get to school, sometimes through dangerous conditions. Your donated bike and helmet will help a child get to school quickly and safely. This child will be forever thankful for the impact your Father’s Day gift will have on their daily life.
4. Give a hand washing station to a community in need for your dad
A handwashing station improves the hygiene of a whole community, which significantly reduces rates of disease. By teaching the community about hygiene and providing access to soap and toothbrushes, this facility allows them to stay clean and healthy.
This will be a Father’s Day gift your dad will always remember, as he will be responsible for improving the health of a whole community in need, which is so important during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5. Let your dad help kids sleep safe and sound
Whether he tucked you in tight or scared the monsters from under the bed, Dad was always there to help make sure you felt safe each night before you fell asleep. Now your Dad can help vulnerable children around the world feel just as comfortable each night with a safe and sound bundle.
A simple charity gift of blankets and mosquito nets could keep children warm and safe from the threat of malaria-carrying mosquitoes. Now they can be ready to brave cold nights in winter with their new mattresses, pillows, and a pair of mosquito nets.
6. Let your dad change children’s lives by donating a school supplies set
Giving the gift of a school supplies set allows children to reach their full potential in the classroom. In developing countries, school supplies like pens, pencils and notebooks are unaffordable. This charity gift idea gives a student the essential items they need for a successful year of learning as well as the backpack to put them in.
Give the ultimate gift this Father’s day with our charity gift bundles
Can’t choose just one Father’s Day gift idea? Our charity gift bundles combine some of our most in need gifts together in one bundle to make an even bigger difference. Our charity gift bundles include:
Safe and Sound Bundle: Your Father’s Day gift could help a child sleep warmly, safely and soundly.
Furry Friends Bundle: There’s nothing more special than a furry friend. These animals will provide children in need with edible goods, and companionship.
Bright Future Bundle: You and Dad could help a child in need reach their full potential by supporting their education.
Food for Thought Bundle: Help parents in need provide for their children with food supplies to feed the whole family.
Give a meaningful charity gift this Father’s Day
Show your appreciation for dad this Father’s Day by giving him a gift that will change the lives of those who need it most. A charitable gift from our range of Gifts for Good will bring a smile to your dad’s face and will give him the opportunity to make a real difference in the world.
