Overview

• The 2024 annual report confirms 733 million people—one in eleven—are chronically hungry, up 152 million since 2019.
• Welthungerhilfe cites wars, fragile governance, climate shocks and steep aid budget cuts by major donors as the main causes of the surge.
• Israeli restrictions have barred the NGO from Gaza since April, leaving nearly 500,000 residents in a precarious hunger situation.
• Facing shrinking budgets, the organization is prioritizing community-led projects, digital innovation and stronger local partnerships.
• Welthungerhilfe is calling for renewed political will and diplomatic action to uphold humanitarian law and prevent the weaponization of hunger.