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Nov 18, 2022 · Learn about the physical and psychological signs of hunger, the factors that affect appetite, and the medical conditions and medications that can cause hunger. Find out how to treat hunger and when to see a healthcare provider.
Jul 6, 2022 · The latest SOFI report shows that the world is moving backwards in efforts to eliminate hunger and malnutrition, with 9.8% of the population affected by hunger in 2021. The report also explores how to repurpose agricultural policies to reduce the cost of healthy diets and build resilience against future shocks.
Learn about the causes and consequences of global hunger, and how you can help end it. See facts, stories, and ways to take action for people in crisis.
- Conflict. 60 percent of the world’s hungry people live in zones affected by conflict, which is the main driver in 8 out of 10 of the worst hunger crises (as in the case of Yemen, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Syria, for example).
- Climate change. The impacts of the climate crisis such as floods, drought or heatwaves affect the lives and livelihoods of millions of people, aggravating poverty, world hunger and social tensions.
- Disasters. When an earthquake, cyclone, a hurricane or other disaster strikes, WFP is a first responder, bringing food and other life-saving assistance to populations that have lost everything.
- Inequality. Inequality drives global hunger by limiting people's opportunities and increasing levels of hunger. Increasing access to employment, finance and markets, for example, can lift people out of poverty very quickly, increasing their productivity and spending power, and stimulating local markets.
Action Against Hunger is a global organization that fights life-threatening hunger in 55 countries. It urges people to donate, sign a ceasefire petition, and vote for ending hunger in the UK General Election.
Conflict, economic shocks, climate extremes and soaring fertilizer prices are driving hunger and malnutrition in 72 countries. WFP is facing major challenges to provide food assistance and invest in resilience activities to end hunger by 2030.
Learn what hunger is, how it affects people around the world, and what are the main drivers of the global hunger crisis. Find out how Action Against Hunger works to fight hunger and malnutrition in 50 countries.
