World Hunger: Twelve Myths

Abstract

How U.S. foreign aid may hurt rather than help the hungry or poor in third world countries is discussed. Findings show that over-crowded countries have resources necessary for people to free themselves from hunger; per capita food production can increase while at the same time more people go hungry. Myths are presented which prevent us from understanding how we can alleviate world hunger. Some of these are 1) There is simply not enough food; 2) Nature is to blame; 3) The free can end hunger; 4) We benefit from their hunger; 5) Free trade is the answer; and 6) Too hungry to revolt. A number of organizations and publications are listed as sources that can help to go beyond the myths of hunger and to discover effective action for change