Despite global efforts, the world remains far from achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2: to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2024 report revealed that 733 million people are facing hunger—one in 11 people globally, and one in five in Africa.
While hunger continues to rise in Africa, it has stabilized in Asia and improved in Latin America and the Caribbean. Progress towards ensuring regular access to adequate food has also stalled.
There is an urgent call for G20 countries and Multilateral Development Banks to prioritize political action, enhance coordination, take bold steps, and make substantial financial investments to break the persistent cycle of food crises. The Hungry for Action campaign has been at the forefront, championing solutions, rallying global leaders, and mobilising communities to address the food crisis head-on. From urging the African Union Chairperson to prioritize food security at the Leaders Summit to advocating for smallholder farmers and influencing the next Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP3), we continue to call for both urgent humanitarian action to save lives now and long-term systemic changes to build resilience and secure the future.
We also recognize the synergies between our efforts and other critical campaigns and are grateful for the shared vision and alignment that have allowed us to maximize our collective impact. Your support and collaboration have been instrumental in driving this work forward. Thank you for standing with us.
Pivotal Milestones in 2024
A Global Plan to end hunger, malnutrition and break the cycle of food crises
This year, we amplified our call for a global plan to combat hunger. With an open letter endorsed by 40 World Food Prize Laureates, we shaped global advocacy efforts, pushing for robust political leadership and financing to end hunger.
“The political will of governments is needed to prioritize ending food security and nutrition crises that are increasingly associated with violent conflicts. Action now by the G20 can contribute to achieving SDG2 and preventing the suffering of millions of people.”
- David Nabarro, 2018 Laureate
Empty Plates Activation
The SOFI 2024 report highlighted the stark reality of millions facing hunger and food insecurity. We launched Empty Plates in July as a community campaign activation to draw attention to the size of the problem and energise advocacy for solutions that were forming such as the Brazil-led G20 Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. Empty Plates showed up across the remainder of the year at key points including the African Food Systems Forum in Kigali, the G20 Summit in Rio and the UN General Assembly in NYC, to remind world leaders that 733 million people were relying on them to act.
“Child hunger and malnutrition are not natural—they are systemic failures we have the power to fix. Bold political will and decisive investment are key to turning solutions into reality.”
— Andrea Galante, World Vision
The Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty offers promise
The launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty was a defining moment. Promoting solutions like cash transfers, school feeding programs, and tailored social protection systems it offers much promise for large-scale change. This will however depend on how much support will be given by countries for its continuity, funding and policy impact.
As of November 2024, the Global Alliance had gained remarkable traction:
- 82 countries had joined and made statements of commitments
- 24 international organizations
- 31 philanthropies and nonprofits
- Nine financial institutions
- Support from the European and African Unions
“As we look back on 2024, I hope we can all agree it was a pivotal year in the fight against hunger. Brazil’s G20 presidency was marked by the unwavering commitment of President Lula’s administration to address hunger and malnutrition.”
– Mariana Tozzi, Global Health Strategies
IDA21 Replenishment Advocacy
Together with partners, we championed an ambitious IDA21 replenishment to accelerate progress towards SDG2 by investing in food security, building resilience for smallholder farmers, and transforming food systems. Food security now sits at the heart of IDA21 talks, marking tangible progress. However, the funding gap remains vast. As we approach pivotal moments like the Financing for Development Summit and COP in 2025, bridging this gap remains critical.
“We have the ambition, political will, and clarity on what needs to be done. The snowball effect of these efforts will create lasting, sustainable change for billions worldwide.”
— Oliver Camp, GAIN
Energized for 2025
“2024 marked a turning point in our advocacy. With developments such as the G20 Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, food and nutrition security are back at the forefront of global agendas. Thanks to the dedication of our partners, supporters and fellow campaigners, we will step into 2025, determined to build on these wins, scale up our efforts and break the cycle of food crises.”
– Chilufya Chileshe, Hungry for Action Campaign
