The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) update for South Sudan reveals a critical situation: over half of the country’s population is projected to experience crisis or worse levels of hunger (IPC Phase 3 and above) between April and July 2026. The report warns of a potential deterioration towards famine in areas affected by ongoing conflict and instability.

At the Fifty-third Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) held in Rome from October 20–24, World Vision joined global leaders and partners to spotlight a critical truth: hunger is not just a food crisis—it’s a child protection crisis.

The fight against hunger is not a technical challenge but a test of political will, one the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty must not fail.

Discover how Lebanon’s adolescents are affected by hunger amid rising food prices, conflict, and reduced humanitarian aid. This brief from World Vision’s Price Shocks 2025 study highlights their experiences, coping strategies, and urgent recommendations for protecting youth health and dignity.

INEE has shaped Education in Emergencies (EiE) for 25 years—now it must evolve. From technical custodian to transformative convener, INEE can lead anticipatory, localized, integrated education systems. The future? Crisis-ready learning, equity, and youth-led innovation.

The “Belém Declaration on Hunger, Poverty and People-Centred Climate Action” affirms that climate resilience is inseparable from social justice

A new generation is tackling global hunger and malnutrition. Discover how the youth-led CHAMP initiative is creating a powerful movement for change by putting young people at the forefront of research and advocacy.

Brikena Zogaj and Lilian Mumbi, World Vision Technical Experts, emphasise that hunger is not just a food issue but a protection crisis, especially for children who face exploitation, early marriage, and displacement due to food insecurity. They highlight how integrating child protection into food aid programmes—such as those by World Vision—can safeguard children and improve long-term outcomes. The authors call on global actors to fund and prioritise child-focused, integrated approaches to ensure children are not only fed but also protected and empowered.

Faith leaders unite in a global call for justice, urging governments to uphold the right to food and nutrition for all, especially children.

One year after its inception, the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty is, arguably, redefining what genuine multilateral cooperation looks like in a fractured world