Global Hunger Crisis Exposes Failures of International Aid Amid Security Risks

The world is grappling with an unprecedented hunger crisis marked by two active famines in Gaza and Sudan, a drastic drop in humanitarian funding, and increasing risks for aid workers on the front lines. This alarming reality was laid bare by Carl Skau, Deputy Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), during his recent visit to Colombia. Why Is Global Hunger Worsening as Aid Shrinks? According to Skau, the WFP faces a staggering 40% budget cut in 2025 compared to last year—forcing painful reductions in personnel and assistance programs worldwide. In Afghanistan alone, aid recipients have plummeted from...