Hunger Context
Hunger remains a critical global issue, with millions still unable to access the nutrition needed for survival and development. Despite efforts to address food insecurity, it continues to worsen due to conflict, climate change, and economic crises. Stop Hunger plays a vital role in contributing to confronting these challenges with partner NGOs, ensuring that people gain the resources and skills necessary to create sustainable futures.
The Reality
2025 will be a year of unrelenting crises:
- 733 million people are facing hunger of which 343 million are facing acute hunger
- 84.2 million more women than men are food insecure in the world
- 1 child dies every 10 seconds from malnutrition
The Food Paradox
At the same time, an astonishing one-third of all food produced is wasted, which adds to the paradox of global hunger. These figures reveal the magnitude of the crisis and underscore the urgent need for systemic change.
The Root Cause
Hunger is driven by complex factors beyond food scarcity:
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Conflict disrupts food production, supply chains, and livelihoods.
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Climate change intensifies the crisis with extreme weather events that destroy crops and displace families.
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Inequality – both economic and social – prevents access to essential resources and opportunities.
Addressing these root causes is critical to reversing the hunger crisis and creating lasting solutions.
To learn more, read our whitepaper Food Insecurity: The Urgent Need for a Paradigm Shift
Hunger Hotspots
The world produces enough food to feed all of its 8 billion people, yet hundreds of millions face food insecurity worldwide every day. The World Food Programme's and Food and Agricultural Organisation Hunger Hotspots Report highlights the regions where acute food insecurity is likely to deteriorate significantly, with new data published quarterly.
Our Contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a global roadmap to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all.
At Stop Hunger, our core mission aligns with SDG 2: Zero Hunger, while also advancing SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 5: Gender Equality, and SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth.
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SOFI Report
The 2024 edition of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report presents updates on the food security and nutrition situation around the world including the latest estimates of the cost and affordability of a healthy diet
The report also looks at ways in which governments can repurpose their current support to agriculture to reduce the cost of healthy diets, mindful of the limited public resources available in many parts of the world.