Urgent Call to Double International Food Aid: A Global Hunger Challenge

Winners of the prestigious World Food Prize have called for a doubling of international food aid to address hunger affecting 2 billion people worldwide. Despite the escalating need, global food aid has been significantly reduced, prompting urgent appeals for increased support from donors and governments.

Winners of the World Food Prize have issued a dire warning, urging the global community to double international food aid to meet the rising malnutrition needs of about 2 billion people. The call was made during the Norman Borlaug Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa.

Despite growing demands, global food aid has been cut drastically, with the UN World Food Program reporting a 40% reduction by 2025. Major donors, such as the U.S., have slashed contributions, impacting food-aid-dependent nations like the Democratic Republic of Congo and Haiti.

The cuts have resulted in widespread famine and global instability, as emphasized by past laureates and participants including Chef Jose Andres. The prize continues to honor contributions in nutrition and policy advocacy crucial for combating hunger.

(With inputs from agencies.)