The Ten Biggest Myths of Hunger & Starvation

Myth #1:  There will always be hunger and starvation.

Myth #2:  There is not enough food for everyone.

Myth #3:  The world community does not possess the financial & technical resources necessary to end hunger.

Myth #4:  The world community has no commitment to end hunger.

Myth #5:  Each nation should be responsible to feed their own hungry.

Myth #6:  Wealthy nations should address their own domestic problems first, instead of worrying about other countries.

Myth #7:  Hungry people are a helpless burden on society and the world.

Myth #8:  Hunger & starvation is essentially caused by a lack of food.

Myth #9:  Overpopulation is the source of hunger.

Myth #10:  Most hunger related deaths occur during famines.