Hunger thrives in times of crisis. Right now, nearly one in ten people around the world go to bed hungry each night. Around the world, from Afghanistan to Sudan, from Israel and Gaza to Ukraine, conflicts, natural disasters, climate shocks, and economic crises are making it harder for people to buy and grow food, access clean water, and feel safe in their homes.
On World Food Day, we shine a spotlight on food insecurity and the crises that fuel it . We share stories of hunger and suffering – but also stories of resilience, innovation, and hope. These are the stories that keep us going because even in the world’s most challenging contexts, we know that we can beat hunger.
Everyone – from government leaders, companies, farmers, scientists, health workers, community leaders, and you can get involved – because we can all play a role in helping to create a future where everyone has enough food to eat.
Please join us in learning, sharing, donating, and taking action to support communities in crisis.
Conflicts, climate change, and chronic inequality all drive hunger higher. But hunger is not inevitable – it is manmade, and its solutions can be, too.
People Face Severe Hunger Crises Worldwide
Increase in Extreme Climate-Related Disasters in the Last 30 Years
People Forcibly Displaced by Persecution, Conflict & Natural Disasters
Of People Facing Hunger Crises Live in Conflict-Affected Countries
At Action Against Hunger, we partner with people in crisis every day to tackle hunger. Our teams:
The alarming resurgence of hunger in the world goes hand in hand with the rise in armed conflicts and a disregard for international law.
In Afghanistan, a country that has faced decades of conflict, economic crises, drought, and frequent earthquakes, hunger and mental health issues are on the rise.
Treating Afghanistan’s Invisible Mental Health CrisisWith all my heart, I wish for the war to end and for there to be peace in the world.”
— Tatiana, Ukrainian refugee in Moldova
Lives Upended by Ukraine ConflictSoccer is creating reconciliation between us, the youth. Those issues from the past are decreasing...Whoever wants to play is welcomed.”
— Ruot, captain of a soccer team in South Sudan, where the sport is helping to build peace and unity.
In War-Torn South Sudan, Young People Unite Over Soccer[My 7-year-old brother] cannot sleep because he still hears the bombarding.”
— Nora, 26, refugee from Nagorno-Karabakh
Military Escalation and Limited Humanitarian Access on the Armenia/Azerbaijan BorderHunger is predictable, preventable, and treatable. But to end hunger, we must first understand and navigate challenging issues that perpetuate the global hunger crisis.
