Hunger in Emergencies

Crisis

Inequality is growing. This means the gap between rich and poor people is getting bigger. This, along with problems in food production and delivery, conflict, and environmental changes, has resulted in more than 800 million hungry people. This number has gone up over the last three years.

At the same time, crises and humanitarian needs have grown significantly over the past 10 years.

We usually separate our work into two parts: development in stable areas and emergency help in crisis zones. However, as of 2025, few countries or regions globally are truly stable. By 2030, it’s likely that over 80% of the people living in poverty will be in unstable places. Wars, conflict, natural disasters, and changes in the environment are now common. For example, long dry periods called droughts can destroy crops, making food very expensive. Fighting and violence can force people to leave their homes and lose income opportunities.

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hungry people in the world

Today, long-term efforts to reduce chronic hunger and malnutrition are more important than ever. Poverty and hunger often happen together, especially in fragile and unstable contexts.

In our programs worldwide, we work to prevent disasters and food crises. We do this by helping protect the environment and supporting people to earn money and manage their resources better. This way, they are better prepared for difficult times.

Key Approaches

Humanitarian and Emergency Response and Recovery

Working with local partners on humanitarian and emergency response.

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