Today, on World Food Day 2025, we join millions around the globe in reflecting on one of the most urgent challenges of our time: ensuring that every person has access to healthy, sustainable, and sufficient food. This year’s theme, “Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind,” reminds us that food security is not only about growing more crops it’s about how we care for the land, protect water sources, respect farmers, and share the Earth’s gifts justly and act upon SDG 2 invites us towards Zero hunger

As young people rooted in the vision of Laudato Si’, we are called to see food not merely as a commodity, but as a sacred gift—a sign of God’s love and a result of both human labor and creation’s cooperation. “Living our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork is essential to a life of virtue.” — Pope Francis, Laudato Si’ 217

1. Over 735 million people still suffer from hunger, while vast amounts of food are wasted daily.

2. Agriculture uses nearly 70% of the world’s freshwater—how we farm affects how we live.

 3. Small farmers, especially women and indigenous communities, feed much of the world but often remain vulnerable and under-supported.

 4. Climate change, soil degradation, and water scarcity threaten our future food systems.

As youth, we cannot remain indifferent. Our choices, voices, and actions matter.  Inspired by Laudato Si’ and St. Adolf, the Patron of Farmers

In Uganda and beyond, the example of St. Adolf, often called the “St. Francis of Uganda,” inspires us. He was a humble servant, deeply connected to the land, to the poor, and to God’s creation. His life reminds us that food and farming are sacred work, not just economic activity.

•  Sustainable – respecting biodiversity and the rhythms of nature

• Inclusive – supporting small farmers, especially women and youth who toil to bring food on table

• Faithful – rooted in gratitude, justice, and care for the Earth

You might. be wondering out there on how you can take action on such a day and others days moving forward especially we the  young people :

1. Support local farmers – buy from local markets or grow your own food.

2. Reduce food waste – plan meals, store food properly, and compost leftovers.

3. Advocate for food justice – raise awareness about hunger and inequality.

4. Conserve water – every drop counts, especially in farming and in schools.

5. Pray and reflect – thank God for the gift of food and commit to action. Many people find joy in having good food to eat food too is a gift from God

Father Lord and our God,

We thank You for the gift of food,

for the hands that grow it, and for the Earth that sustains us.

Inspire us to be protectors of Your creation,

defenders of the poor,

and sowers of justice and peace.

Through the intercession of St. Adolf Patron of Farmers and Hardsmen and in the spirit of Laudato Si’,

may we feed the hungry and nourish the Earth.

Amen.

Today as Laudato Youth we Celebrate  St. Adolf who worked tireless as a farmer and herdsman. May his Zeal inspire us too to care for Gods Creation that sustains our life.

Let this World Food Day be more than a commemoration, let it be a call to conscience. As Laudato Youth, let’s plant seeds of hope, justice, and sustainability in our communities and across the world. Together, we can build a future where no one goes hungry and the Earth is cared for as our common home.