There are nearly 800 million people in the world who are hungry. In a world that can produce more than enough food for all, this is a disgrace.

Do you want to do something about it? You’re not the only one. Thousands of people all around the world are working to end world hunger.

Here are some things you can do that can help make a difference:

TeleFood

You or your school may want to contribute to FAO’s TeleFood campaign. TeleFood is a campaign of concerts, sporting events and other activities that brings together television and radio stations, celebrities and concerned individuals to help end hunger. Money raised through TeleFood pays for small, sustainable projects that help small-scale farmers produce more food for their families and communities. Find out more about TeleFood.

Let your government know hunger is important to you!

To make progress in the fight against hunger we have to get political leaders to commit time, money and resources to the cause. To do that we have to let them know the issue of global hunger is important to us.

Join a local organization

There are many NGOs working on issues of hunger and food security. See if there’s one that’s right for you. If you want some examples of NGOs that cooperate with FAO, click here.

Volunteer for FAO

There are opportunities to volunteer at FAO. Want to volunteer?

Keep yourself informed!

If you’re shy or hesitant about what to do, don’t worry about it. You can begin by just keeping yourself informed. Follow what’s happening in the news.

Keep checking in at the FAO Newsroom.

Talk to your friends about what you read. An informed public can play a big part in bringing about change.