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World: Open letter to address hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition
By Caritas at ReliefWeb
· June 22, 2026
· 4 min read
. Today, hunger is not caused by a lack of food. The world continues to produce more than enough to feed every child, woman and man. Yet millions are being pushed deeper into hunger and malnutrition because of conflict, displacement, economic instability and climate shocks. Children and women are pa
Key takeaway The escalation of wars and conflicts in Sudan, Ukraine, Russia and across the Middle East is intensifying these realities far beyond the immediate region.
Why this matters
The global food systems shock has severe implications for vulnerable communities, with faith-based organisations playing a critical role in addressing hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition. As the world produces enough food to feed every person, the issue lies in distribution and access, exacerbated by conflict, displacement, and economic instability. The Prayer & Action Against Hunger Coalition's campaign theme, "Give your loaves and fish," highlights the importance of community solidarity and compassion in transforming the lives of those affected. The involvement of faith-based organisations, many of which are ECFA-accredited and transparent in their financial reporting, is crucial in ensuring that aid reaches those who need it most. Their efforts, combined with the work of other humanitarian organisations, can help mitigate the effects of the global food crisis, particularly in fragile contexts where access to food assistance, nutrition, and health services is limited.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? . Today, hunger is not caused by a lack of food. The world continues to produce more than enough to feed every child, woman and man. Yet millions are being pushed deeper into hunger and malnutrition because of conflict, displacement, economic instability and climate shocks. Children and women are pa
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