805 million people are still experiencing hunger worldwide

The fight against hunger — the "world's most solvable problem" — is far from over.

While the number of people suffering from hunger across the globe has seen a dramatic decline over the past two decades, and international food prices are falling, there are still 805 million people who cannot lead a healthy life due to lack of food.

See also: The 10 Countries Most Affected by Hunger

The majority of hungry people live in Asia, while Africa has the highest prevalence. In fact, 66 million children go to primary school hungry in the developing world — 23 million in Africa alone.

So what can be done? Experts estimate that $30 billion would end world hunger, and that's compared to the $165 billion worth of food we waste in the U.S. every year. Read more...

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