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Accra, Ghana - October 16, 2025 - The Women, Media and Change (WOMEC) has issued a statement on World Food Day 2025, calling for collective action to address food insecurity, poor nutrition, and rising food prices in Ghana. The organization is urging stakeholders to work together to promote sustainable local food systems, nutrition education, and support for farmers.
WOMEC emphasizes that improving food systems and ensuring access to nutritious, safe, and affordable food is a shared responsibility. The organization notes that food is a fundamental human right, yet millions of households in Ghana continue to face food insecurity and poor nutrition due to climate change, economic inequality, conflict, and weak agricultural systems.
According to the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS), 6.7% of children under five suffer from wasting, 10.6% are underweight, and more than 63% of children and 42% of women of reproductive age are anemic. The organization highlights that malnutrition remains a serious public health and economic issue, contributing to an estimated 6.4% annual GDP loss through reduced productivity.
WOMEC is calling on various stakeholders to take action to address food insecurity and malnutrition in Ghana. These include:
Government and Policymakers: Prioritize nutrition in national budgets and policies, strengthen food and social protection programs that use locally sourced, nutritious foods.
Development Partners: Support sustainable, Ghana-led nutrition financing and invest in research, innovation, and systems that build food security.
Civil Society and NGOs: Advocate for accountability in nutrition spending and empower communities to act for better food and health.
Health and Nutrition Professionals: Promote nutrition education and use locally available foods to prevent malnutrition and diet-related diseases.
Media and Journalists: Raise awareness, report on malnutrition and food issues, and highlight community success stories that inspire change.
Farmers and Food Producers: Grow and market diverse, nutrient-rich local crops using sustainable, climate-smart practices.
Schools and Institutions: Serve healthy, locally sourced meals and teach students about nutrition and food diversity.
The General Public: Choose local, nutritious foods, reduce waste, and support farmers who feed our communities.
WOMEC believes that by working together, Ghanaians can build a country where every meal nourishes, every farmer thrives, and every citizen enjoys the right to good food. The organization is committed to promoting nutrition education, advocacy, and community empowerment to address food insecurity and malnutrition in Ghana.
The Nourish Ghana Project
As part of the Nourish Ghana: Advocating for Increased Leadership to Combat Malnutrition Project, WOMEC is working with partners to push for stronger leadership and investment in nutrition, policy action that promotes sustainable local food systems, and media advocacy and public awareness to drive accountability and encourage nutritious local diets.
By taking collective action, Ghanaians can create a brighter future for themselves and future generations. WOMEC's call to action on World Food Day is a reminder of the importance of working together to address food insecurity and malnutrition in Ghana [1].