Omar is a 15-year-old boy living in Honduras. Many people in Honduras rely on agriculture for work, but natural disasters have disrupted the industry. More than half the population lives under the poverty line.

Last month, celebrity chefs participated in our 2022 It Starts With a Meal™️ Chef Showdown to raise awareness of global hunger. After a close competition, Nicole McLaughlin was crowned the winner.

Yaritza, a young mother living in Chinandega, Nicaragua, is focused on finishing her degree to ensure she can provide the best for her child. And adequate nutrition ensures she is able to focus on her studies.

In a small village in Tanzania’s Iringa region, 21-year-old Irene sustains herself through a small business frying maize and bagia (chickpea vegetable fritters) and helping on her family’s farm.

Real, sustainable solutions to end hunger do exist. In Gokwe North, Zimbabwe, Rise Against Hunger and ADRA International have been working with local communities to support long-term food security.

Returning for the second year, the It Starts With a Meal™️ Chef Showdown is right around the corner! Our virtual cooking competition is taking place October 3-14 on social media — so, get your aprons ready!...