Hunger & Starvation Myth #5: 

Each nation should be responsible to feed their own hungry.

The persistence of hunger is a human issue. Therefore, the principles of The Hunger Project begin with the recognition of two essential elements of what it means to be human.

The human spirit

The Hunger Project recognizes that in addition to survival needs, every human being has a fundamental need to lead a life of dignity, meaning and purpose - to know that our lives make a difference.

 Interconnectedness

Our actions are shaped by and affect all other people and our natural environment. Our responsibility extends beyond our immediate lives and families to the entire human family. Issues of hunger and poverty are not problems of one country or another but are global issues, and we must solve them as global citizens.