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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Today, an estimated 673 million people — about 8.2 % of the world’s population — are chronically undernourished, according to the <\/span>State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025<\/span><\/em><\/a> report by U.N. agencies. In Africa, the hunger burden is significantly higher, with about 1 in 5 people lacking reliable access to sufficient and nutritious food.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite global efforts to stop the spread of hunger, progress has stalled. <\/span>This World Food Day <\/span>on<\/span> October 16, <\/span>2026,<\/span> we<\/span> reaffirm that every child deserves the chance to grow, learn, and thrive <\/span>free<\/span> from hunger and malnutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where hunger hits hardest<\/h2>\n

Explore the key questions and critical facts to better understand the causes and impact of the hunger crisis.<\/p>\n