Hunger crisis hits hard in Malawi, families are surviving on unripe mangoes

President Mutharika declares Hunger Crisis in Malawi in 11 districts

A widening gap between ambition and delivery, one that arguably reveals a deeper reluctance to confront the political choices driving hunger in the first place.

Millions of Malawians have been hit by hunger.

Children and youth researchers demand immediate policy change to end malnutrition. Read the new Asia-Pacific report mandating free school meal programs.

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.

World Vision warns climate plans overlook child hunger: only 18% mention it, 11% address malnutrition, leaving millions vulnerable to food insecurity.

Millions of children still go to school hungry, with a single meal often deciding whether they stay in class or drop out. While 466 million now receive school meals, half of primary school-aged children remain unreached—especially in low-income countries. World Vision’s School Meals Programme delivered daily meals to over one million children in 20 countries and drove 17 policy changes to strengthen national feeding systems. From South Sudan’s new strategy to Rwanda’s citizen-led “Dusangire Lunch,” momentum is building to end child hunger for good.