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"The time to act is now," said Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata, WCC programme director for Public Witness and Diakonia. "This crisis disproportionately impacts women and children. They face heightened risks of malnutrition and hunger. We must work together to find sustainable solutions and protect the most vulnerable."
The webinar will explore the interconnected issues of food security, nutrition, gender, and health, focusing on challenges caused by climate change, conflict, and economic instability. Participants will hear from leading experts and learn how faith communities can be crucial in transforming food systems. The goal is to ensure access to sufficient, nutritious food for all.
Dinesh Suna, coordinator of the WCC Ecumenical Water Network, emphasized the urgency: “Faith communities are uniquely positioned to advocate for those most affected by hunger, particularly women, who are often the primary food producers but also the most vulnerable."
This event will also contribute to the 2025 Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris, where faith communities will offer insights on creating more equitable and sustainable food systems. After the webinar, participants can access additional resources and join local advocacy groups to take action in their communities.
“WCC is fully committed to addressing hunger, food security, and nutrition. To this end, we will continue to engage in prayer and concrete action upholding the principles of Food for Life,” added Mtata.
Registration for the webinar is open and all are encouraged to join this critical conversation.
