More than 100-million people in food crisis

New report shows less children and families are without food this year, but much more needs to be done to eradicate global hunger

The number of people facing food shortages fell by 11 million in 2018, but there are still 113-million people in 53 countries who don’t have enough to eat, according to the Global Report on Food Crises,” released by the European Commission, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Programme (WFP).

“To truly end hunger, we must attack the root causes: conflict, instability, the impact of climate shocks. Boys and girls need to be well nourished and educated, women need to be truly empowered, rural infrastructure must be strengthened to meet that Zero Hunger goal,” said David Beasley, executive director of the World Food Programme.

Climate and natural disasters alone were responsible for food shortages, which impacted 29-million people last year.

At Christian Children’s Fund of Canada, we provide school and community-centre feeding programs as well as disaster-risk training to build resiliency, among other initiatives, including empowering girls and providing access to education.

Help provide agricultural support today.

About Children Believe

Children Believe works globally to empower children to dream fearlessly, stand up for what they believe in — and be heard. For 60+ years, we’ve brought together brave young dreamers, caring supporters and partners, and unabashed idealists. Together, we’re driven by a common belief: creating access to education — inside and outside of classrooms — is the most powerful tool children can use to change their world.

 

About Inspiring Stories

July 2025

Post G7 Aftermath: Why we Need to Keep Pushing for...

Why Canada must lead on global education: a call for bold action post-G7 to prevent conflict, foster peace, and invest in children’s futures.

July 2025

What does freedom mean?

This Nelson Mandela Day, discover what freedom means through the eyes of a child—and why education is the most powerful tool to unlock it.

June 2025

Children Believe’s Canadian journey

Celebrate Canada Day with Children Believe as we honour our Canadian roots, generous supporters, and a legacy of compassion creating change worldwide.