World Hunger
Learn about the causes of global hunger and its devastating effects on the most vulnerable people around the world.
Understanding World Hunger
Global hunger is a complex problem. If we want to end hunger, we have to understand the factors that drive it:
Hunger Emergencies
Conflict and weather are causing millions of people to fall into extreme hunger. These are the places suffering most from food insecurity:
Gaza
More than half a million people in Gaza are trapped in famine, marked by widespread starvation, destitution and preventable deaths. Now, as the ceasefire unfolds, WFP is scaling up to reach families who have been cut off from lifesaving aid.
Learn More Ukraine
Once a breadbasket of the world, Ukraine’s people now wait in breadlines and face a hunger crisis.
Learn More Sudan
Famine has been confirmed in El Fasher and Kadugli – conflict-hit towns largely cut off from humanitarian assistance. WFP urgently needs your support to scale up operations and reach people in Sudan with lifesaving food.
Learn More Haiti
Half the population of Haiti is experiencing extreme hunger because of conflict, extreme weather events and soaring inflation. People need food now.
Learn More Hunger Quizzes
How much do you already know about hunger and humanitarian aid? Take our short, multiple choice quizzes to find out:
Global Hunger News
Read the latest news and updates on hunger crises and humanitarian aid efforts from around the world.
- News Release
- November 18, 2025
- Blog
- November 17, 2025
Ending World Hunger
We know what causes and perpetuates hunger, but we also know how to solve it. Take a look at the World Food Programme solutions and see how you can get involved.