DONATE Home/Nothing Kills Like Hunger/ Hunger and conflict Weapons come in all shapes and sizes. Bullets and bombs might be the most visible, but hunger is conflict’s silent killer. Conflict is threatening innocent lives in more ways than one. While millions of people who’ve been displaced by conflict experience extreme food shortages, hunger is also being used as a deliberate tactic in conflict zones. Right now, crops are being burnt, access to markets blocked, and food supplies cut off. People are being tactically pushed towards poverty, malnutrition and starvation. With no sign of this slowing, Concern is determined to disarm hunger. Act Now Sign our letter to global leaders Demand global leaders take the urgent actions needed to save millions of people from starvation in conflict-affected countries. Our choices and our actions matter more than ever. If we are to build a world without famine and devastating hunger, we cannot ignore those who will simply starve while no one seems to be watching. Dominic MacSorley - Chief Executive, Concern Worldwide What is Nothing Kills Like Hunger? Nothing Kills Like Hunger is a new campaign that aims to bring people together across every generation to bring an end to global hunger. We believe that it is unacceptable that people across the world are dying from hunger today, often due to the deliberate use of hunger as a weapon of war. 60% of the world's hungry people live in conflict zones Children living in conflict zones are more likely to die as a result of hunger and related disease than conflict We all have a responsibility to act now to end the suffering caused by hunger so get involved with the Nothing Kills Like Hunger movement to play your part. Show your support Donate nowSign our letter The link between conflict and hunger How does conflict drive hunger? When we think of conflict, scenes of gunfire and bombing are often what comes to mind. This is what we see on television and in the media. However, surviving this violence is only one of the challenges faced by those living in conflict-affected areas. Hunger is often a much more gruelling and deadly weapon. In conflict zones around the world, hunger is being deliberately weaponised by warring parties, with crops and livestock destroyed, access to markets cut off, and civilians denied access to food. Individuals may survive the immediate consequences of conflict but they can still face a slow and torturous death from hunger even after they've escaped the fighting. In 2021, there should be no place for famine or hunger in the world. Yet, it is happening. What can be done to stop it? What can global leaders do? What does Concern do to fight hunger? Hunger: The Deadliest Weapon Get involved Over the coming year, we will be launching fundraising and activism campaigns to support those impacted by conflict and call on those in power to prevent hunger being used as a weapon of war. You can donate today to provide lifesaving food to families living in conflict zones - every euro makes a huge difference to those suffering from hunger. Show your support Donate nowSign our letter Related reading Appeal 15 July 2021 Nothing Kills Like Hunger Appeal Every year, millions of people are going hungry due to conflict. With your help, we can provide emergency food assistance to those who need it most. Section 15 September 2021 Nothing Kills Like Hunger Weapons come in all shapes and sizes. Bullets and bombs might be the most visible, but hunger is conflict’s silent killer. Join our campaign or support our appeal today. Press release 1 September 2021 Nothing Kills Like Hunger - Concern Worldwide launches campaign as millions face famine Concern Worldwide today launched a public campaign to end hunger as a result of war and conflict. Help families facing their biggest threat yet: hunger Today, more than 800 million people in the world are battling hunger 60% of the world's hungry people live in conflict zones We can't un-detonate a bomb but your donation will help provide lifesaving food DONATE NOW Share News and publications Latest news Insights & research Vacancies Jobs in Ireland International jobs Street and door fundraising Volunteering About us Annual reports How we spend your money How we are governed Get in touch Contact us Make a complaint Media room Terms and conditionsPrivacy policyCookie policyManage my cookies Concern Worldwide, a company limited by guarantee, Registered Company Number: 39647, Registered Revenue Number: CHY 5745, Registered Charity Number: 20009090, Registered in Ireland, Registered address is 52–55 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2. Phone: +353 1 417 7700