Nearly one in ten people go to bed hungry every night. Hunger’s key drivers— climate change, conflict, and chronic inequality—are on the rise.
Hunger crises are found around the world: deadly floods in the Horn of Africa, a refugee crisis in Central America, climate shocks throughout Southeast Asia, conflict in the Middle East, and so much more.
We can’t predict what new crises the next year will bring, but it’s not too late to think ahead. Hunger is often portrayed as a challenge we can’t solve, an outcome we can’t avoid, or a condition we can’t treat.
It might be easy to think that way—we’re all too familiar with depressing ads with suffering families front and center. These clips often leave viewers with unanswered questions about how to address the issue’s root causes. They tug at the heartstrings—but often use exploitative depictions of families and only highlight short-term, unsustainable responses.
That’s not the reality and, today, we tell a different story. Hunger is predictable, preventable, and treatable.
We believe in collaboration not exploitation; long-term solutions, not temporary fixes; and working hand-in-hand with communities to solve hunger. We empower people by providing the resources they need to end hunger for good.
The global hunger crisis is an age-old problem, but we’re tackling it with new, innovative solutions. We’re pioneering everything from a smartphone app that detects malnutrition with just a photo to satellite imagery that provides real-time guidance for herders looking for greener pastures.
Ending hunger clears the way for global progress. It’s an investment in our shared future: every $1 spent on hunger can deliver up to $35 in economic growth.
It is possible to address hunger, but we need the will to act. Without action, more than two million children will die this year from hunger’s deadly effects. That statistic can become history.
Together, we can create a world where every life is well-nourished.
Be part of the story: Let’s end hunger for everyone, for good.
