HUNGER AFFECT CHILDREN IN AFRICA- GROUP 5 

1. Definition of hunger 

On a global scale, the simplest definition of hunger is a scarcity of food in a country. This

occurs when the population of a country quite literally does not have enough to eat

Background of the CHILD hunger in africa 

 Data

90% of children in Africa do not have the meat criteria for the minimum meal standard

and that a child dies every three seconds due to hunger . 

50% of Central Africa's population suffers the worst hunger.

Six years ago, at least 100,000 children died of starvation in the Horn of Africa because
the world didn't act in time.

 Living situation  

 Children do not have access to health and nutrition services, clean water

 Cannot contact the education program

 Material life is difficult because of the poor economy in Africa

2. Cause of hunger in Africa Huyen vs Tri

 Lack of Infrastructure

Many African countries where famine raged were rich in food. Agriculture is the leading

economic sector in some of the hungriest African countries including Niger, Ethiopia and

Somalia.

The issue is not that there is a lack of food, the issue is that there are often no reliable pathways

for getting that food from the fields into the hands of the people who need it the most. Many
hungry countries in Africa are lack accessible rural roads on which food could be transported

into the countryside.

 Gender Inequality

According to one of the most successful hunger-focused humanitarian organizations, The Hunger

Project, gender inequality is a major driving force behind hunger because food tends to go

further in the hands of women. When women have adequate food supplies, they as well as their

families experience better health and social outcomes than when men have sole control of food

rations. However, in many African nations experiencing hunger crises, though women do the

majority of agricultural work, they do not control their own access to food. Tackling gender

inequality in Africa will be central to eradicating hunger.

 Population growth

Africa’s population has increased rapidly, from 221 million in 1950 to 1.2 billion in 2018. Africa

has the highest population growth rate among world regions; between 2010 and 2015, it grew at

a rate of 2.55% per year. According to the United Nations in 2018, It is estimated that more than

half of the global population growth between now and 2050 will occur in Africa. Rapid

population growth can limit increases in per capita income, causing poverty and hunger.

 Poverty

Poverty is a principal cause of hunger in Africa and elsewhere. Individuals living in poverty

often cannot afford food of sufficient quality or quantity to live a healthy life. According to the

World Bank, in 2013, 42.3% of the population of sub-Saharan Africa lived on $1.90 or less per

day, a principal factor of widespread hunger. Poverty is often a cycle. Children exposed to long-
term undernutrition are often stunted, leading to long- term consequences including decreased

labor productivity and income-earning potential (FAO, 2017).

3. Hunger have a serious impact on children

- Impact on the future of child hunger     : In fact, global hunger creates a cycle that

people can’t escape from. The campaigns which to fight against hunger are making

unprecedented progress. In spite of efforts that have been made over the years, the road to

eradicating world hunger. To be exact, over 821 million people are chronically food-

insecure and malnourished. This account for 1 in a tenth of the population. In addition, as

u may know the highest inflation ever in 40years which hits 7.5% adjusted to the ever-

presented issues occurring across the world like the war between Russia and Ukraine. To

be honest, Poverty and inflation have a connection due to the fact that money has value,

and its value can grow or diminish. Poverty is a lack of financial resources, leading to an

inability to afford basic needs. In other words, as the cost of basic needs increases, the

amount of financial resources necessary to afford those needs also increases. Dr. Ellis

described this concept as “purchasing power.” He explained how increasing costs lead to

decreasing purchasing power. If a person’s income level does not increase at as high a

rate as the inflation increases, they will become poorer. Then this properly causes hunger.

Indeed, the  future scenarios toward the end of hunger, we need to mobilize increased

support for peacemaking and development in the toughest situation.

- Consequences and solution       

Consequences: 
 Severe acute malnutrition is the most severe form of malnutrition. Children with

severe acute malnutrition whose weight is not proportional to their height and

severely weakened muscles. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on

February 21 released a report stating that the lives of nearly 1.4 million children

in four African countries including Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen are

in grave danger. due to the raging famine.

Solution: 

In international action, To achieve zero hunger around the world we need to

encourage sustainable practices at all levels in vulnerable communities.

This extends beyond farming practices. Helping societies develop the skills and
strategies necessary for creating a stable economy and for managing their financial
resources, is key to their health and survival. To abolish food insecurity worldwide,
we need to address systemic poverty issues. By providing resources and education to
women and men, we equip vulnerable populations with the tools to perpetuate a
sustainable workforce that supports economic growth and enhances long-term food
security. This also helps build resilience against natural disasters when they hit
poverty-stricken communities.
individual action: As far as international concern is concerned, the ultimate solution is to

raise funds and support for children suffering from hunger and poverty in Africa. Unicef

is a prime example of a leader in calling for support to hungry children and children in

Africa. In its call to action 2020, the report calls for a transformation in the food system

to cut the cost of nutritious food and increase the affordability of healthy diets. Prioritize

nutrition for children who are the group with the greatest need; promote behavior change

through education and communication; and place nutrition at the heart of national social

protection systems and investment strategies.

For individual consciousness. As a part of the world, each of us, the future
generation has a part in the responsibility to contribute to the solution for the
 hungry children of Africa. We can use our voices, use our knowledge to call for
an end to the war. Because we know that, as long as war continues in the barren
land of Africa, the lives of children and families there will never be complete and
happy.

“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” – Mother Theresa

In the government side, they can have some solutions: 

 Increase agricultural output.

By matching food production with food demand in poverty-stricken areas, we can help reduce
the debilitating effects of long-term hunger.

 Connect local farmers to the agricultural workforce and provide them with the

resources that can help them expand their crop production.

 Increase the yield produced by local farmers and help them to protect crops from

pests and weeds without the use of harmful chemicals.

 Healthier soil leads to healthier crops, which leads to healthier people. This also

includes introducing better options for long-term food storage, particularly in

communities where electricity and freshwater are not readily available.

 Promote sustainability 

To achieve zero hunger around the world we need to encourage sustainable practices
at all levels in vulnerable communities.
This extends beyond farming practices. Helping societies develop the skills and
strategies necessary for creating a stable economy and for managing their financial
resources, is key to their health and survival.
This includes supporting gender equality by developing female farmers and
supporting women’s groups, establishing disaster risk reduction, and instituting
accessible medical facilities.
  Eradicate poverty. 

To abolish food insecurity worldwide, we need to address systemic poverty issues. By

providing resources and education to women and men, we equip vulnerable
populations with the tools to perpetuate a sustainable workforce that supports
economic growth and enhances long-term food security. This also helps build
resilience against natural disasters when they hit poverty-stricken communities.
 - International organizations concern in child hunger in Africa ( unicef )  mỗi người mỗi

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