Why are there almost one billion hungry people in the world?
The reasons are complex and inter-related.
A major reason for food shortages in poor communities is crop failure due to drought, floods and other abnormal weather events. When crops fail, poor rural communities who have no other resources to pay for food go hungry.
Another major cause is conflict. Wars destroy farms and fields, kill farmers and displace millions of people around the world. This means less food is produced and families who flee and become refugees lose their incomes and livelihoods.
In regions like southern Africa, food production is being affected by the HIV and AIDS pandemic, which has left many farmers sick and unable to grow food.
Fight hunger with us!
Bearing the reasons for food shortages in mind, World Vision works with sponsors and donors to help needy communities fight hunger. From delivering food aid to starving people to working on long-term agriculture and income generating programs, we aim to ensure that children and families have access to the food they need to live healthy and productive lives.
Please join the fight against hunger byacting now.
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