New York / Global , November 26, 2025 :
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) issued a stark warning on November 26, 2025, estimating that ending global hunger by 2030 requires just $93 billion annually—less than 1% of the $21.9 trillion spent globally on military over the past decade. This compelling analysis highlights the plight of 783 million people facing acute food insecurity, exacerbated by conflict, climate shocks, and economic disruptions.
Drawing on data from critical hotspots such as Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan, the report underscores that reallocating just 0.5% of military budgets could provide food for 345 million people across 78 countries, including school meals for 75 million children. WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain called this a “moral imperative,” urging G20 nations to make concrete commitments at next week’s summit to bridge the humanitarian funding gap.
On social media, the hashtag #EndHunger2030 trended strongly, with activists contrasting military spending on fighter jets to the number of meals that could be funded instead, amplifying calls from NGOs such as Oxfam. Challenges continue in supply chains and humanitarian access, but successful drought relief efforts in Ethiopia demonstrate scalable models.
The report also projects that ending hunger could add $1.5 trillion to the global GDP by improving workforce health and productivity. Amid ongoing U.S. farm bill debates, there is potential for increased American contributions estimated at $30 billion, which could significantly bolster these efforts.
