On November 1, the gardens of the Serena Hotel in Dushanbe came alive with the sights, sounds, and tastes of the World Food Day Festival.
This year’s theme, “Water is Life, Water is Food. Leave No One Behind,” highlighted the global need for sustainable food systems and equitable access to resources.
The event also commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), marking decades of efforts to combat hunger and improve food security worldwide.
Organized in collaboration with international partners and local stakeholders, the festival showcased achievements in food security and sparked dialogue on building a sustainable future for all.
Visitors enjoyed a vibrant agricultural exhibition, a theatrical performance for children, and a concert for adult attendees—bringing together communities through culture, food, and shared purpose.
The World marks World Food Day every year on October 16, commemorating the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945. The day serves as a global reminder of the ongoing fight against hunger and the importance of sustainable food systems.
Celebrated by numerous international organizations—including the World Food Programme (WFP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)—World Food Day unites governments, NGOs, and communities in a shared mission to ensure food security for all.
In recognition of its critical role in addressing global hunger and promoting peace in conflict zones, the World Food Programme was awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. The Nobel Committee praised WFP for its efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict, underscoring the essential link between food security and global stability.
World Food Day continues to inspire action across the globe, reminding the international community that access to food is a basic human right—and a key to a peaceful and sustainable future.
