World Hunger Facts
World hunger is still a problem facing the world in 2024. Get the facts about the global hunger crisis as it stands and learn what can be done.
- One in every 11 people in the world are hungry
- Hunger and malnutrition are not the same thing
- 152 Million More People Face Hunger Than in 2019
As many as 757 million people went hungry in 2023. That means one out of 11 people in the world had too little food for basic health.
What is hunger?
Hunger is more complicated than empty bellies. It’s a multifaceted problem with many root causes and far reaching impact.
The first step to ending the global hunger crisis is to understand what it is and why it exists in a world of plenty.
we’re committed
to continue working to end hunger, focusing on at least 5 vulnerable countries to help end world hunger where people are suffering unimaginable levels of hunger.
We’re responding with life-saving aid, access to clean water, health and nutrition programming, and child protection.
Our goal is to reach 5 million people who face life-threatening hunger. Countries of concern include: Uganda, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Burundi, and Kenya.
Food Sourcing
| Food Redistribution
| Hunger Elimination