WORLD FOOD DAY:
‘SOCIAL PROTECTION AND AGRICULTURE: BREAKING THE CYCLE OF RURAL POVERTY’
DATE: 16TH OCTOBER 2015
Social protection is emerging as a critical tool in the drive to end hunger and poverty, although the vast majority of the world’s rural underprivileged people are yet to be alleviated.
The world is concerned about the global hunger and poverty. The global concern is well projected on the prominent inclusion of hunger and poverty eradication at the first goal of the Millennium Development Goals as well as the first and second goals of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Established in 1979, World Food Day is a day of action against hunger. It is observed each year on the 16th of October, with the main goal of raising public awareness about hunger challenges and world food problems as well as encouraging people worldwide to take action in the fight against poverty.
This year’s theme is ‘Social Protection and Agriculture: Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty’. Social protection consists of policies and programs designed to reduce poverty and vulnerability by promoting efficient labour markets, diminishing people’s exposure to risks, and enhancing their capacity to manage economic and social risks, such as unemployment, exclusion, sickness, disability and old age.
Inspired by Nelson Mandela’s quotes on poverty,
“Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity; it is an act of justice. Like Slavery and Apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings. Sometimes it falls on a generation to be great. You can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom”,
We, at the World Assembly of Youth (WAY) believe that in today IT
-based generation, the effort of eradication of poverty is made more promising given that the vibrant collaboration from all stakeholders is achieved. We recognize the significance of social protection and benefits offered by the agriculture in breaking the cycle of rural poverty and with that in mind, public awareness should be boosted rigorously with their roles and advantages. On the other hand, a collective cooperation from all shall be the key in exterminating all kind of poverty from the bottom-up. So, let us build a future for all; let us be the Zero Hunger Generation!
Happy World Food Day!
Tomorrow’s Leaders Summit has from the establishment of the event have supported and worked closely with the World Assembly of Youth WAY to add to the positive activities for the development of the youth
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