INFOGRAPHIC: Food Security to Famine
What do words like “food insecurity” and “famine” actually mean? Our graphic below explains. And when it comes to hunger, understanding is action. If we know what these words mean in human terms, we feel more motivated to help.
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The latest analysis on hunger in Gaza confirms famine in Gaza City and nearby areas. Famine is projected to expand to Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis by the end of September. After 22 months of relentless conflict, over half a million people in the Gaza Strip are facing catastrophic conditions, characterized by starvation, destitution and death. Another 1.07 million people—54 percent of the population—are facing emergency levels of hunger. At Oxfam, we’ve been focused on the fight to end hunger since our founding. So, we’re going to define what exactly is famine, what causes it, share an example of a famine, and explain how people like you can help stop famine in its tracks.
This year, particularly, a day like this has never been more important with global aid cuts, and rising crises in countries like Palestine, South Sudan, Congo, Somalia, Ukraine and Syria. Oxfam Canada honours the bravery, dedication, and compassion of all humanitarian workers. We also recognize the local organizations and community leaders who are the first responders in times of crisis. Their knowledge, resilience, and commitment are the backbone of humanitarian action.
