Hunger has been an
issue that mankind has battled forever. Whether caused by localized climate
conditions such as drought, or socio-political events such as war, hunger is a
surprisingly pervasive and tenacious problem, even in today's age.
The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) was created to assist in defeating hunger. It was organized just after World War II, in October, 1945, to help address the worldwide famine caused by the war and its aftermath.
In 1956, Dr. Binay Ranjan Sen, an Indian diplomat, was made Director General of the organization. He brought with him his experience in working a sustained famine in Bengal, India, in 1943, which cost the lives of up to 3 million people.
The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) was created to assist in defeating hunger. It was organized just after World War II, in October, 1945, to help address the worldwide famine caused by the war and its aftermath.
In 1956, Dr. Binay Ranjan Sen, an Indian diplomat, was made Director General of the organization. He brought with him his experience in working a sustained famine in Bengal, India, in 1943, which cost the lives of up to 3 million people.
Dr. Sen advocated the
FAO's Freedom From Hunger campaign in 1960, stating that half of the world's
population was malnourished. After a few years of discussion, the United
Nations adopted the campaign, and in 1963 the World Food Congress was held in
the United States.
As part of the campaign, 140 postal administrations agreed to promote the Freedom From Hunger campaign in 1963. This combined effort make it one of the largest stamp issuing causes in postal history.
The 15nP stamp issued by India shows the FAO emblem for “Freedom from Hunger”, and also depicts ‘Hungry hands reaching for food’.
As part of the campaign, 140 postal administrations agreed to promote the Freedom From Hunger campaign in 1963. This combined effort make it one of the largest stamp issuing causes in postal history.
The 15nP stamp issued by India shows the FAO emblem for “Freedom from Hunger”, and also depicts ‘Hungry hands reaching for food’.
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