The Crisis
Urban Poverty
Millions live in overcrowded slums with limited food access
Refugee Crisis
Displaced families depend on humanitarian aid
Street Markets: Lifelines for Communities
From Bangkok to Mumbai, street markets provide affordable food for millions of urban poor across Asia.
Communities Most Affected
South Asia
In India's Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, rural farming families face chronic hunger. In Dhaka's slums, rising food prices devastate families.
Southeast Asia
In Manila's Tondo district, urban poor skip meals daily. Myanmar's Rohingya refugees face food shortages in camps.
Central Asia
Afghanistan's Kabul and Herat see families selling belongings for food. Yemen faces the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
East Asia
North Korea's rural provinces face severe shortages. Even in developed nations, elderly face poverty-driven food insecurity.
"When we feed the hungry, we feed ourselves. Hunger anywhere is hunger everywhere."— Asian Development Bank
Hope & Action
Rice Farming
Terraced fields feeding billions across the continent
Community Kitchens
Volunteers serving thousands daily
School Meal Programs
Education and nutrition together
Building Tomorrow
Programs creating lasting change
Organizations Fighting Hunger
Akshaya Patra
Feeds 2 million children daily across India through school meal programs.
WFP Asia
Provides emergency food to millions affected by disasters and conflict.
BRAC
Bangladesh-based organization reaching 100 million with food security programs.