00:00The United Nations estimates that over 600 million people are facing hunger worldwide.
00:05In order to make a difference, it's important to get the facts.
00:09Here are three myths and a truth from Action Against Hunger.
00:13The first myth is that there isn't enough food production to support everyone.
00:17In fact, there's enough to feed one and a half times the global population.
00:22But it often doesn't reach those who need it.
00:25The second is that failed harvests are what cause hunger.
00:28It's true that a poor harvest can add a heavy strain,
00:32but conflict and displacement can also cut farmers, markets and communities off from each other.
00:38The third is that ending hunger is mainly about responding to the crisis.
00:42Investing in local communities can help prevent the next crisis before it happens.
00:47We can support access to clean water, reliable local markets,
00:51health and nutrition services and early warning systems.
00:54You can learn more about what it takes to fight world hunger
00:57grow much hunger or more.
00:57You can learn more about what it takes to fight world hunger.
00:57Visit benefit hunger at actionagainsthunger.ca
00:59Today.
