Archive · 18 Nov 2025
UN Warns of Deepening Global Hunger Crisis
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) says that more people than ever are facing severe hunger.
They need more money to help everyone in need.
There are famines happening in Gaza and Sudan.
Wars, bad weather, and economic problems are making it hard for people to get food.
The WFP asks for more help to stop this hunger crisis.
318 million people expected to face crisis levels of hunger or worse in 2026
WFP can only assist about 110 million due to funding shortfall
Simultaneous famines in Gaza and Sudan
Conflict, extreme weather, and economic instability driving food insecurity
WFP calls for increased support to end entrenched hunger
- Who
- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
- What
- Issued a warning about a deepening global hunger crisis
- When
- 2026
- Where
- Worldwide, with specific crises in Gaza and Sudan
- Why
- Due to conflict, extreme weather, economic instability, and insufficient funding
WFP's Perspective
Funding Shortfall
Hunger Crisis
WFP's Perspective
WFP warns of deepening global hunger crisis
Funding Shortfall
Funding shortfall prevents WFP from assisting all in need
Causes of Hunger
WFP's Perspective
Conflict, extreme weather, economic instability
Funding Shortfall
Insufficient funding to address these issues
- People facing hunger
- 318 million in 2026
- People WFP can assist
- 110 million in 2026
- Funding expected
- About half of $13 billion
- Causes of food insecurity
- Conflict, extreme weather, economic instability
