Thank you for your interest in learning more about the issue of world hunger — education and awareness are the first steps to understanding and solving any issue. Fortunately, there are many resources available to deepen your understanding of this complex yet solvable problem.
Learn more about why the issues of poverty and hunger matter, and start to envision a world where all people have the capacity to reach their full potential.
Global Leadership in the Fight Against Hunger
- Check out statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Read more about the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, including goal 2, to eradicate hunger and poverty by the year 2030.
Hear From the Experts
Check out a selection of blog posts below written by experts on the Rise Against Hunger team.
On World Food Day, a Reminder That Ending Hunger is Possible
815 million people, accounting for 11 percent of the world’s population, suffer from hunger according to a recent report published by the United Nations, World…
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Nutrition-Sensitive Feeding Programs Help Recipients Reach Their Full Potential
In recent media interviews, our Chief Impact Officer Edna Ogwangi was asked about the nutritional value of food aid programs for developing countries. Some critics…
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Empowering Young Girls is Essential to Achieving Zero Hunger
The International Day of the Girl is a date set aside to bolster enthusiasm and the conversation around empowering and providing for the needs of…
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