On World Food Day, We Must Take Real Action on Global Malnutrition Crises
This World Food Day, Save the Children is calling for renewed action to ensure every child has access to the food and nutrition they need to survive, learn and thrive.
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SOMALIA: 26,000 People One Step Away from Famine
More than 26,000 people in Somalia are expected to fall into catastrophic levels of food insecurity in the coming months, just one step away from famine.
Bangladesh: 35% of Rohingya Refugees Face ‘Crisis 'or ‘Emergency’ Hunger as Conditions for Children Worsen
Conditions in the world’s largest refugee settlement are worsening quickly after nine years.
Afghanistan: Nearly one in 10 children acutely malnourished amid closure of hundreds of health facilities
The number of acutely malnourished children in Afghanistan is increasing with nearly one in 10 children under five experiencing wasting while plummeting funding is causing essential services to shutter.
More than 2.7 Million Children Under Five in Pakistan Face Acute Malnutrition
Over 2.7 million children aged under five in Pakistan are experiencing malnutrition, as areas of the country struggle to recover from devastating floods in 2025.
SOMALIA: One in three people facing severe food shortages as hunger surges towards 2022 peak
One in three people are facing severe food shortages in Somalia as worsening drought, conflict, and soaring food prices drive up hunger levels. The situation is nearly as bad as in 2022 when the country was on the brink of famine, Save the Children said.
Global Hunger & Famine Crisis
Learn how the global hunger crisis affects children, what causes famine and food insecurity, and how Save the Children is helping families before crises worsen.
World Food Day: What It Is, When It Is and Why It Matters for Children
World Food Day 2026 is October 16. Learn why World Food Day matters, how hunger and malnutrition affect children, and how Save the Children is helping families around the world.