Every year on October 16, people around the world come together to celebrate World Food Day. This day serves as a reminder of the global struggle against hunger and a call to action to ensure that everyone has access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food. Established by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1979, World Food Day…
Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrated on the second Monday of October, serves as a touching and essential tribute to the rich tapestry of cultures that predates the European arrival in the Americas. It is a day of remembrance, recognition, and respect for the indigenous communities who have inhabited the land for millennia. It is also a day that is becoming increasingly…
On the anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, we reflect on the tremendous impact this natural disaster had on the lives of millions and the environment. This catastrophic Category 4 storm made landfall on August 25, 2017, leaving a monumental mark on the Gulf Coast and serving as a saddening reminder of the power and unpredictability of hurricanes. Harvey unleashed its fury…