Creative Square, Department of Mass Communication, University of Karachi, unlike the usual awareness drives transforms this year’s World Food Day Festival – turning advocacy into action taking food, hope, and happiness beyond classrooms and conferences to the under-previliged children in Khuda Ki Basti at ‘Green Crescent Trust Hilal School’.
The event, titled “Feeding Smiles, Fueling Minds,” aimed to spread joy, learning, and nourishment among children through fun and interactive food-related activities.
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The festival brought together students, educators, and food enthusiasts to celebrate the importance of healthy eating, compassion, and community bonding.
Led by the passionate final-year students of Advertising & Public Relations, under the supervision of Dr. Raana Afzal, Associate Professor, the event blends creativity and compassion, merging storytelling, sustainability, and social responsibility into a day of shared learning and joy.
It’s more than a festival, it’s a movement of minds and hearts where food becomes a bridge to discussions on food security, healthy living, and climate-conscious eating, all while nurturing the smiles of young dreamers.
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Green Crescent Trust (GCT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming Pakistan through education. Established in 1994, it now operates over 170 schools across Sindh, providing quality education to thousands of underprivileged children.
Alongside education, GCT leads impactful community initiatives such as the Orphan Support Program, the Center for Educational Research and Development, and The Water Project, all working together to empower individuals and build a stronger, more prosperous Pakistan.
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The World Food Day Festival featured fun and educational activities designed to inspire joy, learning, creativity, and teamwork among children.
The Chef Corner workshop highlighted healthy eating and other activities included planting, storytelling, pot painting, races tug of war and poster competition. Each activity promoted learning through fun., while a lively photo booth captured the joyful moments of the day.
