Zero Hunger in Okara: Linking Employment with Food Security

Zero Hunger in Okara: Linking Employment with Food Security

By Riyan Shahid Sustainable goals are a common topic in meeting rooms around the world, but in Okara, for example, such words take on actual meaning. It depends on what those promises mean here, not if goals are reached but whether kids eat lunch today. While markets remain unpredictable, farmers awaken early in the hopes that the losses from the previous season won’t recur. In search of employment that does not require them to travel to distant…

A Sample Proposal on ”Urban Farming for Food Security and Youth Employment”

Background and Rationale Rapid urbanization, rising food prices, and youth unemployment are major challenges in developing and emerging economies. Urban communities often depend on long supply chains, making them vulnerable to price shocks and disruptions. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, urban agriculture can significantly improve food access, enhance nutrition, and create employment opportunities... [Read More]