Sathis and Prajashakthi

In the past, poverty was viewed primarily as a problem of economic insufficiency, but its meaning has now been broadened to encompass material deprivation, human deprivation, including low achievements in education and health, vulnerability, voiceless ness, powerlessness and exposure to risk.




International poverty Day- 2009
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SPEAK OUT AGAINST POVERTY



“Investments in children and the realization of their rights
are among the most effective ways to eradicate poverty.”*

In recognition of the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child the 2009 observance of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty focuses on the plight of children and families living in poverty and the need to fulfill children rights in partnership with them and in keeping with the Convention.

Since the adoption of the Convention, there have been considerable advances around the world in securing children’s rights to survival, health and education. A better protective environment has been created to shield children from exploitation and abuse as well. Nevertheless, there is much to be done to create a world fit for children as “a brighter future for all children has proved elusive, and overall gains have fallen short of national obligations and international commitments”.

This year’s observance highlights the role of the convention in securing children’s rights, in particular the right to survival and full development, the right to protection from abuse and exploitation and the right to participation in family, cultural and social life. Participation also means that children have the right to express their opinions and have those opinions heard and acted upon when appropriate.

The observance will present an opportunity for children to speak out against poverty and dialogue with others. We will hear from children, young people, parents, and people working with them on their actions to implement policies which strengthen both children and their families in tackling poverty and exclusion.


Sri Lanka’s Poverty Indicators


Human Development Index


Rank 34

Probability of 1 $ a day measurement


6.6%

Probability of 2 $ a day measurement


45.4 %


Probability at birth of not surviving to age 40


5.1

Life Expectancy at birth


72.1 years

Adults Literacy rate


91.6%

Youth Literacy rate


96.8%

Infant Mortality rate


17 per 1000 live births

Maternal Mortality rate


60 per 100,000

International Food Day
October 16th - 2009 - Achieving Food Security in Times of Crisis


World Food Day (WFD)

As I was invited to make a presentation about World Food Day both for students and their parents I thought I could also make a hub about it.

If you ask me about world days in general I would say that I do not give them much attention most of the time. But in this case I believe that it is not only an interesting subject but also a very actual issue that must be attended urgently.

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In this same day back in 1945 the United Nations founded the FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization. But the World Food Day (WFD) was only established in 1979 and started to have different themes since 198



# 1981/2 - Food Comes First
# 1983 - Food Security
# 1984 - Women in Agriculture
# 1985 - Rural Poverty
# 1986 - Fishermen and Fishing Communities
# 1987 - Small Farmers
# 1988 - Rural Youth
# 1989 - Food and the Environment
# 1990 - Food for the Future
# 1991 - Trees for Life
# 1992 - Food and Nutrition
# 1993 - Harvesting Nature's Diversity
# 1994 - Water For Life
# 1995 - Food For All
# 1996 - Fighting Hunger and Malnutrition
# 1997 - Investing in Food Security
# 1998 - Women Feed The World
# 1999 - Youth Against Hunger
# 2000 - A Millennium Free from Hunger
# 2001 - Fight Hunger to Reduce Poverty
# 2002 - Water: Source of Food Security
# 2003 - Working Together for an International Alliance Against Hunger
# 2004 - Biodiversity for Food Security
# 2005 - Agriculture and Intercultural Dialogue
# 2006 - Investing in agriculture for food security
# 2007 - The Right to Food
# 2008 - The Challenges of Climate Change and Bioenergy