On World Food Day Barney Iley-Williamson visited the London School of Economics, where students organized events to raise awareness (and funds!) for WFP's Fill the Cup Campaign. Read on to find out how students raised over 1,000£ to help feed the hungry...
Barney Iley-Williamson is taking a gap year having just finished his final exams at school. He is working with London’s Youth Outreach before going to university to study English Literature.
Most celebrations involve special food—and lots of it. But what if what you’re celebrating is more complicated than a birthday, or an anniversary? What if it’s not just about celebrating, but understanding and empathy? Those looking to celebrate “World Food Day” might find themselves in this predicament. However, by getting creative and doing some brainstorming, 204 students at The New School came up with “Rice Day.”
What is World Food Day?
Don’t worry—we won't make you raise your hands, so no need to be embarrassed if you don’t know.
But, it's not too late to learn about it, and it's never too late to do something about it...
