There are very few days I look forward to more than World Food Day. October 16 is the one day out of the year when our global community can really pause and turn our collective focus to the work of ending world hunger.
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit our Rise Against Hunger Italia staff. As I stood chatting with one of our newest team members there, who is from Nigeria, he said something that deeply resonated with me: He shared that with each step he takes every morning as he travels to the office, he becomes increasingly excited about the opportunity he has to make an impact on hunger that day. On Monday, I invite you to share in that same spirit of excitement for this day – this chance – to change the world, together.
If you’re not sure where to start, don’t worry. I believe we can all make a difference when we do whatever we can from wherever we are. Here are three ways to take action: