Global Hunger
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The world is facing a hunger crisis unlike anything it has seen in more than 50 years.
925 million people are hungry.
Every day, almost 16,000 children die from hunger-related causes.
That's one child every five seconds.
There were 1.4 billion people in extreme poverty in 2005.
The World Bank estimates that the spike in global food prices in 2008, followed by the global economic recession in 2009 and 2010 has pushed between 100-150 million people into poverty.
We face a hunger crisis unlike anything seen in more than 50 years. But together, we can end this crisis and eradicate hunger worldwide.
Use our resources below to learn more about global hunger and how you can help end this crisis for good.
What's in this section:
Hunger and Poverty Facts
Did you know? In 2008, nearly 9 million children died before they reached their fifth birthday. One third of these deaths are due directly or indirectly to hunger and malnutrition.
Poverty-focused Development Assistance
Countries struggling with extreme poverty do not have the resources to adequately finance their own development. Learn why U.S. development assistance is essential in meeting the needs of the poorest countries.
Millennium Development Goals
The Millennium Development Goals represent an unprecedented effort to better the lives of hungry and poor people around the world. Learn what they are and how they'll make an impact for many years to come.
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