Another child dies from hunger-related causes every 10 seconds. That’s 8,000 kids dying every day. Even those lucky enough to survive hunger will feel its effects for a lifetime. Hunger stunts a child’s growth. It leaves kids more vulnerable to disease and steals the energy they need for school.

We can’t just sit here and let it keep happening.

Hunger Facts Know what you’re up against. Discover just how big hunger really is, who’s affected, why, and how it can be stopped. Get the facts about hunger

Where we're fighting hunger Check out some hunger hotspots around the world and see how World Vision is helping in these countries. (You can even designate your Famine funds to a community in one of these countries!) Explore hunger by Country