ZERO HUNGER

Second goal of the 2030 Agend

zero hunger

The 2030 ANGEND is a global action plan adopted in 2015 by all UN member states to promote sustainable development, aiming to improve people's quality of life, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity.It includes 17 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) that address global challenges such as poverty, education, the enviromnet and social justice.

Save the planet to the hunger for all of us

Now we are going to see better the second goal of that one:

INTRODUCTION HERE

- aims to end hunger and ensure that everyone around the world has access to healthy and enough food for the whole popolation throughout the year.- address all forms of malnutrition, especially among children under 5 yo, adolescent girls, pregnant women and the elderly.-Significately increase agricoltural productivity and income for small-scale farmers, including pastoralists, fishers and farming families with a special focus on women.- Promote sustainable farming practicies and food stystem taht boots production while preserving ecosystems and progecting them from natural disaster and climate change.

Hunger and malnutrition are problems that can vary significately depending on the local community and socioeconomic context.To see this we need to consider some factors:- General economic situation, because in poorer communities these are morre likely to be widesspread problems.-Access to food, therefore the availability of food, quality and prices.-Food education, beacause even in countries where there is food, unbalanced diets and followed due to lack of knowledge.-Social and institutional support, the presence of organizations can limit these problems for example by providing food to those who do not have it.

Does hunger and malnutrition can be problems in our country and national community?

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LET'S SEE IT

Here are 5 key initiaves actively working to combat hunger in Italy

1. Banco Alimentare (Food Bank Network)A leading food bank network redistributing surplus food to people in need. • Activities: Recovers unsold food from supermarkets and restaurants, distributing it through partner charities. • Highlight: Organizes the National Food Collection Day annually, engaging citizens in food donations.2. Caritas ItalianaA Catholic organization providing assistance to vulnerable populations. • Activities: Operates soup kitchens, food distribution centers, and programs to alleviate poverty. • Impact: Serves thousands of meals and offers social support to struggling families.3. Save the Children ItalyFocuses on reducing child poverty and malnutrition. • Activities: Provides school meal programs, food education, and emergency food assistance for families in crisis. • Focus: Ensures children receive adequate nutrition to support growth and learning.4. Croce Rossa Italiana (Italian Red Cross)Offers extensive support to individuals and families facing hunger. • Activities: Distributes food parcels, operates mobile kitchens for the homeless, and supports refugees with food aid.5. Food for SoulFounded by chef Massimo Bottura to reduce food waste and fight hunger. • Activities: Transforms surplus food into meals for the food-insecure through community kitchens like Refettorio Ambrosiano in Milan. • Mission: Combines sustainability with social impact.

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