We are Able! (WaA!) is proud to mark the occasion of World Food Day, celebrated on October 16 every year, with a milestone launch: our very own podcast series.
World Food Day is a great opportunity to make a global call to action to end hunger, ensure food security and promote sustainable agricultural practices. This year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” highlights the importance of food production and the urgent need for equitable access to resources. The WaA! programme continues to demonstrate how inclusive community initiatives can transform lives and advance food security for all.
As the formal programme of WaA! is nearing its closure, it is a good moment to look back, evaluate and reflect on its concrete effect and the results, both on the ground and among policy makers. In a special podcast series to be unfold in the next weeks, ZOA-colleague KlaasJan Baas is interviewing some of the key role players in participating African countries. To get notified of new episodes, search for We are Able! in your favourite podcast app.
Click to subscribe — WaA! Podcast Series.
The five-year WaA! programme empowers persons with disabilities and other marginalised groups to participate actively in food systems and local governance. Across six African countries (Burundi, DR Congo, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda), the programme supports persons with disabilities to access land, training and climate-resilient agricultural practices. Through self-advocacy and inclusive decision-making, WaA! ensures that communities most affected by hunger have a voice in shaping solutions.
As the world commemorates World Food Day, the message is clear: achieving Zero Hunger is only possible when everyone is included. Through programmes like WaA!, communities are proving that with the right support, people of all abilities can contribute to sustainable food production and equitable growth.
To know more about World Food Day Global Ceremony, marking Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) 80th anniversary, visit FAO website.