‘World hunger’ refers to the lack or shortage of food in a country. As economies advance and development advances, the disease of hunger becomes a greater challenge with population growth. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO) estimates that around 795 million people out of the 7.5 billion people in the world suffered from chronic malnutrition in 2014-2016. That’s one in nine people. And almost all the hungry people, that is, 780 million people, live in developing countries, including India.

Hunger has claimed its greatest toll in South Asia, including India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Imagine the statistics on the demographics of children. Globally, an estimated 161 million children under the age of five were stunted in 2013. Solving hunger is therefore no longer an option. The reasons are many, but the most prominent of all is that it is slowly destroying our future: children.

How can the problem of hunger be solved? Of course, there are important non-governmental organizations that work to reduce malnutrition among children. A lot of charity fundraising happens on a large scale in India, where people donate generously to the cause. However, the real effort is in the details.

school to school

One of the Bangalore-based non-profit organizations identified the place where malnourished children can be easily found. There are several public schools in India that are fighting for children to go to school. The most common reason children miss school is economic condition. While both parents need to work to support their families, older children are supported by younger siblings. When some organization decided to encourage education by providing school lunches, the idea quickly caught on. One of the best ways to solve the problem is to reach malnourished children and ensure both nutrition and education. The organization encourages tax-deductible donations in addition to working in active partnership with the government.

Awareness

Through Aanganwadi meals given to mothers and young children, the organization is also dedicated to raising awareness among women about healthy nutrition for children. This sensitizes mothers to make sure they feed their children a healthy meal every day. When they cannot provide these meals, non-governmental organizations are dedicated to facilitating them.

The fight against hunger needs to be carried out with a concrete plan. It is vital that these plans are localized based on country and regions to be effective. You can do your part by donating from wherever you are.