World Food Day 2022

• World Food Day is observed on October 16 each year to emphasize the importance of a healthy diet and a regular access to nourishing food.

• The 2022 edition of the World Food Day was observed amid the raising concerns of food crisis caused by COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts, climate change, inflation and diplomatic crisis.

• The theme for this year is Leave NO ONE behind.

• It highlights the importance of providing food security and nutrition security for everyone in the world on a regular basis.

• It aims to create a sustainable world where everyone, everywhere get regular access to healthy food.

• On the occasion of World Food Day 2022, the Kirisia Community Forest Association (CFA) was conferred an FAO award for the restoration of the Kirisia forest in Kenya.