Too many people, in too many places, wake each day wondering where their next meal will come from. It is a reality we struggle to accept – people dying from starvation. In an era of growing technological advancements and resources, no individual should have to suffer in this way. Understanding this grave issue at a personal level, we feel the urge to light a spark and bring about change.

According to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report by UN Food and Agriculture Organization, approximately 690 million people went hungry in 2019 and this number is expected to rise because of the pandemic (FAO, 2020). These chilling statistics should be a wake-up call for every individual, community and nation.

This petition isn't just a plea, it's a call to collective action. It demands immediate attention and responsive action from global leaders, policy makers, and philanthropic organizations. Uniting for this cause can help develop sustainable food systems, invest in agricultural sectors, reduce food waste, and improve distribution ensuring that everyone, everywhere, has access to the basic need for survival: Food.

No one should have to fight for survival, battle against the pangs of hunger, or go to bed on an empty stomach. Together, we can make a difference. A difference that fills not just stomachs, but hearts and souls, with gladness. In a world of plenty, a hungry child, an emaciated mother, a famished old man should be a sight from the dark past, not a grim shadow of the present.

Let's be the change, right now. This journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. Sign this petition. Be bold. Be part of the solution. Help create a world where no one starves.