More than 800 million people across the world go to bed hungry each night. As the global population grows, so do the opportunities and challenges associated with ending global hunger. Feed the Future is working to combat global hunger through partnership and innovation.
The current COVID-19 pandemic has touched every corner of the world. Feed the Future is taking action to bolster food systems and keep nutrition strong.
As the U.S. Government’s global hunger and food security initiative, we’re addressing the root causes of poverty, hunger and malnutrition and transforming lives.
To achieve this, Feed the Future works hand-in-hand with partner countries to develop their agriculture sectors and break the vicious cycle of poverty and hunger. We are helping people feed themselves and creating important opportunities for a new generation of young people, while building a more stable world.
23.4Million
More people now live above the poverty line (estimate)
3.4Million
More children are living free from stunting (estimate)
1000+
Innovations developed and deployed
$3.5Billion
in financing for food security unlocked (2011-2019)
5.2Million
More families are no longer suffering from hunger (estimate)
$13.7Billion
Generated in agricultural sales (2011-2019)
Read our latest progress report to learn more about our results through the years and read the stories of lives changed.
To make progress, we’re striving for a meaningful, sustained impact in areas that have the most potential for sustained growth. We currently focus our efforts in 12 target countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean.
Featured CountryBangladesh
Bangladesh has great potential for agriculture-led growth and food security. Nearly half of all Bangladeshis are employed in agriculture and a large majority of the rural population is involved in fisheries. Poverty was halved between 2000 and 2016, from approximately 49 percent to approximately 24 percent. To continue this progress, Feed the Future programs in Bangladesh aim to support inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led growth, strengthen resilience, and enhance private sector competitiveness.
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