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Sustainable food -

Supporting projects that help people provide food for themselves is a sustainable way to go. It also gives individuals the power to not be reliant on aid from foreign countries. They'll create their own steady supply of food.

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Access to credit -

There are many organizations that help people in poor countries gain access to credit. These credit loans are mostly repaid, having created industries like farming. This helps provide a sustainable provision for people, and also aids nations in developing from an economical point of view.

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Food donations -

Ideally, the entire world should be self-sustainable, but that won't happen overnight. Help is crucial. The impact of donations (both food and monetary donations) have had an immense impact on world hunger.

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Identifying the most vulnerable -

It is the world’s poorest and most vulnerable communities that are worst affected by hunger. By supporting them first, hunger can be eliminated.

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Transitioning -

Many families dealing with poverty need help transitioning into becoming self-dependent. So supporting organizations and programs who help with this work is important. They start by providing families with food, but then slowly find solutions to empower them to be self-sufficient.

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Urban farming -

Approximately one-quarter of undernourished people live in an urban environment. Therefore, implementing urban farming empowers families to gain control over their own food source.

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Access to education -

In the long run, education is the best weapon against poverty and hunger. Education means better opportunities and more access to income and food. Also, some countries have food-for-education programs, where students receive free food for coming to school. This is a huge incentive to keep students in school.

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Social change -

Social change is hard, and won't take place overnight. Many social issues, such as war, pose a fundamental problem to halting world hunger. This will only change when world powers choose to actually focus on solving these issues.

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Government intervention -

Aid to foreign nations needs to focus on government intervention, like programs that provide food to mothers and their children in poor areas.

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Empowering women -

Women make up approximately half of the agricultural workforce in many countries. Yet they're not treated the same as their male counterparts. Empowering women to gain access to food, be providers, and lead their families has been a key factor to food access and the ability to change financial situations.

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Birth control education -

High birthrates are a huge problem when trying to solve hunger. In poorer areas, many people aren't educated on reproduction and don't have access to contraceptives. Providing information on these topics allows for family planning and economic freedom.

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Responding to the refugee crisis -

Forced migration is a key cause of hunger. Refugees and internally displaced people are the most vulnerable groups when it comes to hunger. And, unfortunately, resources in their host countries are often very limited.

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Reduce food waste -

Around one-third of the food produced globally ends up getting wasted. This is insane, considering that we actually have enough food to feed the entire planet. Do your part by avoiding unnecessary spontaneous purchases while doing your groceries. Make sure to also use up your food before it expires.

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Invest in disaster risk reduction -

Investing in disaster risk reduction diminishes the potential losses from disasters for those who risk losing the most. For many, their harvests are never enough, and the prospect of losing what they grow is a true disaster. Techniques to protect and diversify crops can be very effective. So is protecting the homestead and livestock as well.

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Improve hygiene and sanitation methods -

People might have enough to eat, but if they don't have access to water, sanitation, and hygiene, they may be susceptible to diarrhea or other waterborne illnesses. And these diseases could prevent them from absorbing the necessary nutrients from their food.

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Improve hygiene and sanitation methods -

Children are particularly vulnerable to becoming malnourished in this way. Making sure that drinking and washing water are uncontaminated can save lives.

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Control infestations and crop infections -

Droughts and floods aren't the only threats towards crops. Pest and fungus invasions can also be cause for destruction. Therefore, it's important to support agricultural practices that can combat these invasions. Aid in disaster preparedness can also be provided with cash transfers, new seeds, and supplies.

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Enhance crops with biofortification -

With limited resources, the poorest farmers tend to grow a limited number of crops, such as maize, rice, and beans. As a result, they often lose food rich in micronutrients like vitamin A and iron, which can lead to micronutrient deficiencies. Helping farming communities diversify their crop production is to also help them increase those critical micronutrients.

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Improve food storage systems -

What if there's plenty of food, but a lack of storage solutions? When solved, this problem could greatly close the hunger gap. This could be something like building grain stores or innovations such as solar dryers.

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Compost -

Something you can do from home is composting food scraps. This small but mighty process can reduce climate impact while also recycling nutrients.

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Consider food sharing -

Food sharing refers to the practice of making a commitment to make sure that food is shared instead of wasted. It also aims to stop people from going hungry. Look for a food-sharing community that you can easily join.

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Eat seasonally and regionally -

Buying food is very easy, but the production conditions can often remain a dark mystery. Poor working conditions and long transport routes often contribute to poverty and climate change. To combat this, find out which vegetables are in season by checking a seasonal calendar and favoring regionally grown food.

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Climate resilience -

As climate change continues to put pressure on the world's valuable resources, we must find ways to strengthen farming systems and livelihoods. This means we must help vulnerable communities build resilience to ensure that they can cope when emergencies strike.

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Hold leaders to account -

Leaders around the world have committed to the 2030 Agenda to end world hunger and create sustainable food systems. Make sure they set in place the plans, actions, and money to achieve this.

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Look out for Fair Trade products -

By buying a Fair Trade products, you ensure that the people who worked for your food are also paid fairly and enjoy good working conditions. They're less likely to live in poverty and suffer from hunger.

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Make your diet more sustainable -

Favor more sustainable foods in your diet. These foods have a lower impact on the planet, and they promote increased biodiversity. Plus, they’re also good for our bodies.

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Use your voice -

Rally your friends and family around the movement to end hunger. Be vocal in your community and on social networks. 

Sources: (ONE) (Concern Worldwide) (World Vision)

See also: Food parts you really shouldn't be throwing away 

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