We believe that it is possible to end global hunger within our lifetimes, but that it will take concerted efforts by governments, charities and others.
A combination of conflict, poverty and devastating climate disasters means that the world’s poorest people often struggle to feed themselves and their families.
And that’s where we come in. We advocate for changes to policies and practices that can bring about positive and sustainable change for the world’s most vulnerable communities.
The world has made huge strides towards eliminating famine and hunger. In the last two decades, the number of hungry people in the world has declined by over 200 million. Yet progress has slowed in recent years owing to an increase in violent conflict and the impacts of climate change. As a result, malnutrition continues to be the world’s number one health risk. We believe collective action in three key areas will help break the vicious cycle of hunger and poverty:
Nutrition
Addressing the impacts and causes of undernutrition by ensuring that vulnerable people, particularly children, get a balanced diet. This will saves lives and increase children’s prospects of a healthy and productive life.
Building resilience
Humanitarian assistance
We use our experience on the ground in more than 20 countries worldwide to influence the policies and practices that shape the lives of the world’s poorest people. Our advocacy work involves:
