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World Food Day: 16 October

This day, declared by the UN General Assembly, aims to heighten public awareness of world food problems and strengthen solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty. You can find out more about it from the World Food Day web pages produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN.

To find teaching resources on the Global Dimension database to help your school celebrate World Food Day browse through the listings under the topics of 'Food', 'Farming' or 'Famine'.

These case studies may also provide inspiration:
» A nursery class learn about Indian food 
» A trip to Nicaragua via the Botanic Garden 
» World food in depth 
» Pupils learn about food production around the world 
» What are the food miles in my Christmas Dinner?  

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