NPR

The Fight Against World Hunger Is Going In The Wrong Direction

A U.N. report shows that the number of people around the world who aren't getting enough to eat has been increasing by millions since 2014.
Farmers in Aceh, Indonesia, are facing crop failure because of droughts.

It's one of the most basic humanitarian goals — make sure no one goes hungry. And for decades the world has been making steady progress to ensure not only that people don't starve but that children have enough nutrients to grow and thrive.

But since the year 2014 global progress against hunger hasn't

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from NPR

NPR4 min read
The Jump In Measles Cases In 2023 Is 'Very Concerning' Says WHO Official
And the numbers in 2024 aren't looking any better. Why is this highly infectious disease on the rise? And how can it be tamed?
NPR6 min read
8 Tracks: Beyond The Grave, Johnny Cash Still Shows Us How To Make Music
A new Johnny Cash song got NPR Music producer Lars Gotrich thinking about music released after a beloved artist dies. Check out "Well Alright," plus new music by Arooj Aftab and Tems on 8 Tracks.
NPR5 min read
As National Poetry Month Comes To A Close, 2 New Retrospectives To Savor
April always brings some of the years' biggest poetry collections. So as it wraps up, we wanted to bring you two favorites — retrospective collections from Marie Howe and Jean Valentine.

Related Books & Audiobooks