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The Big, the Bad and the Hopeful
The Big: The number of people suffering from hunger is greater than the population of the U.S., Canada and EU combined (1.02 billion people do not have enough to eat).
The Bad: Experts have known since the 1970s that world hunger could be abolished within one generation, yet U.S. leaders and the public have done little to address the preventable plague.
The Hopeful: In 2011, it's easier and more affordable than ever to address world hunger. Pockets of success have occurred across the globe and millions of people have already been assisted out of poverty and hunger. World leaders have even agreed on the Millennium Goals, a measurable timeframe for ending global poverty. The issue today is not "how" to address global poverty, but "when" will it be addressed. As the world's agenda-setter, the United States is in a position where it can lead efforts to abolish global poverty. This, however, won't occur without a strong show of support from the public.
What would it cost to end world hunger?
$30 billion per year is the annual shorfall to end world hunger. ( source)
How much is that compared to other U.S. political priorities?
$530 Billion: U.S. Military Budget
$130 Billion: U.S. War Spending
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For a fraction of what the United States spends on defense, the U.S. could end world hunger and still have by far the most expensive military on the planet. Learn why military leaders want global poverty addressed.
Links for more informaiton on the cost of ending world hunger.
1. FAO - "World Needs $30 Billion to Eradicate Hunger"
2.|UN Millennium Project - "Investing in Development"
3. Washington Post - "A Practical Plan to End Poverty"
