Western Cape Agriculture to celebrate World Food Day, 12 Oct

Western Cape Agriculture takes World Food Day to
Murraysburg

9 October 2007

The aim of the World Food Day is to heighten public awareness of the world
food problem and strengthen solidarity in the struggle against hunger,
malnutrition and poverty. As part of the World Food Day Commemoration, the
Department will be launching 'Fowls for Africa' project in Murraysburg on 12
October 2007. A total of 41 households will be receiving indigenous chickens
(25 chickens per household) as a contribution towards Food Security.

The theme for the World Food Day 2007, is 'Right to Food', which is even
more relevant to South Africa in view of the Republic of South Africa (RSA)
Constitution, Section 27 1 (b) which asserts Right to Food as a fundamental
human right.

The Department of Agriculture is currently implementing a total of 53 Food
Security projects / initiatives across the province.

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture cordially invites you to join
Minister Cobus Dowry for our World Food Day Celebrations.

As part of its World Food Day celebrations, the Western Cape Department of
Agriculture, through its Farmer Support and Development Programme will deliver
1000 indigenous fowls to a total of 40 vulnerable households in Murraysburg, in
the Central Karoo District Municipality. The aim is to champion the "Right to
Food" campaign, which is the international theme for the 2007 celebrations,
which is indeed very relevant for communities such as Murraysburg where the
unemployment rate is almost 90 percent.

Date: 12 October 2007
Venue: Murraysburg Sports Grounds
Time: 09h00 to 13h00

This is an event that the media cannot afford to miss.

Enquiries:

Alie van Jaarsveld, Spokesperson
Tel: 021 483 4930
Fax: 021 483 3890
Cell: 084 604 6701
E-mail: avjaarsv@pgwc.gov.za

Issued by: Ministry of Agriculture, Western Cape Provincial Government
9 October 2007
Source: Western Cape Provincial Government (http://www.capegateway.gov.za)

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