in Afghanistan where humanitarian and economic conditions are rapidly deteriorating. On Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a video call with members of … Millions of Afghans Face StarvationRead more
Hunger
India is reeling under hunger
The 2021 Global Hunger Index (GHI) released October 14, 2021 came as a rude reminder that many people around us do not have adequate food … India is reeling under hungerRead more
India slips 7 spots to rank 101 among 116 countries on Global Hunger Index
India has slipped seven places to rank 101 among 116 countries in the Global Hunger Index. It ranked fourth among South Asian countries, according to … India slips 7 spots to rank 101 among 116 countries on Global Hunger IndexRead more
Agroecology Is the Solution to World Hunger
Although it is the sharp edge of the battle to end hunger, you could be forgiven for thinking you were watching a reality TV cooking … Agroecology Is the Solution to World HungerRead more
Conflict and Capitalism Drive Global Hunger. COVID Made It Worse
With hunger growing across the globe during the pandemic, the United Nations is holding its first Food Systems Summit today. But the summit is facing … Conflict and Capitalism Drive Global Hunger. COVID Made It WorseRead more
Africa’s Twin Pandemics of Coronavirus & Hunger
Some 265 million people are expected to face acute hunger as the coronavirus crisis could trigger a second pandemic of hunger. The crisis is projected … Africa’s Twin Pandemics of Coronavirus & HungerRead more
Aadhaar-PDS Link in Jharkhand Led to Exclusions
A new study has backed the claim by activists and media reports that Jharkhand’s decision to link welfare schemes, particularly the public distribution system, with … Aadhaar-PDS Link in Jharkhand Led to ExclusionsRead more
2.5 Billion Lack Nutritious Food
The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled a sharp increase in the number of people going hungry worldwide, along with conflict and the impacts of climate change. … 2.5 Billion Lack Nutritious FoodRead more
The hunger virus multiplies
A year and a half since the Covid-19 pandemic began, deaths from hunger are outpacing the virus. Ongoing conflict, combined with the economic disruptions of … The hunger virus multipliesRead more
One in three college students is food insecure in the United States
Since the onset of the pandemic, food insecurity has skyrocketed throughout the United States. One of the hardest hit segments of the population has been … One in three college students is food insecure in the United StatesRead more