Tag: hunger
WFP Urges $16.9 Billion Funding to Combat Global Hunger Crisis
The World Food Programme (WFP) has made an urgent appeal for $16.9 billion to tackle the worsening global hunger crisis. This amount...
UN Warns of Rising Acute Food Insecurity Across 22 Countries
The United Nations has issued a stark warning on growing food insecurity, noting that 22 countries and territories are at risk. This...
Conflict-Driven Hunger Kills upto 21,000 Daily
Between 7,000 to 21,000 people are likely dying each day from hunger in conflict-affected countries. This is according to a new Oxfam...
40 Million More Children To Suffer From Hunger By 2050
By 2050, an additional 40 million children will suffer from hunger’s most severe impacts, including stunting and wasting,...
Hunger Among Children Soars in Extreme Weather Hit Countries
The number of children facing severe hunger has doubled in five years, driven by extreme weather events, Save the Children reports.
Gaza ‘s Cry; Unprecedented Hunger Crisis Demands Urgent Action
Explore the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza as revealed by the IPC report, emphasizing the urgent need for a ceasefire. Delve into the catastrophic levels of hunger, the risks faced by vulnerable populations, and the call for immediate international intervention.
Hunger Tops List of Issues Impacting Children
Save the Children's global survey highlights hunger as the top concern for children worldwide, emphasizing the urgency of the hunger crisis intensified by the climate crisis, conflict, and COVID-19. While adults prioritize hunger, children at COP28 stress the profound impact of climate change on their future
Alarming Surge in Child Poverty Across Wealthy Nations
Dive into the latest UNICEF report uncovering a concerning rise in child poverty across wealthy nations. Discover key findings, the lasting impact of childhood poverty, and actionable policy recommendations to secure a brighter future for children.
Climate Crisis Drives More Children to Hunger
More than 27 million children were driven into hunger and malnutrition by extreme weather events in countries heavily impacted by the climate crisis in 2022, which was a 135% jump from the previous year, according to a new data analysis by Save the Children ahead of COP28.
Gut Hormones impact on Decision-Making in Hunger
A groundbreaking study by UCL researchers uncovers the direct influence of hunger hormones produced in the gut on the brain's decision-making processes, particularly in relation to food choices. The research, published in Neuron and conducted on mice, reveals insights into the intricate interplay between hunger and neural activity in the hippocampus.
