Don't let someone try to deny that world hunger is a problem. If you hear these statements below, hit 'em back with the following retorts...
World hunger is an exaggeration.
The Comeback
“So if you don’t see any hungry people, that means they don’t exist? Believing does not always mean seeing!”
If they’re still listening…
“There are close to 1 billion people hungry, and there are too many people like you out there who don’t realize it.”
It only exists in Africa.
The Comeback
“Do you think people call it ‘world hunger’ just for fun?”
If they’re still listening…
"Hunger exists throughout the world, including the United States. According to a 2010 report, over 17.4 million American families are food insecure."
We just need to produce more food in the world.
The Comeback
“So if there isn’t enough food for everyone in the world, why is one in ten adults worldwide obese?
If they’re still listening…
“There is more than enough food to feed every person in the world. The problem is that millions of people don’t have the money to buy readily available food."
Natural disasters cause world hunger.
The Comeback
“I’ve got news for you. There are other ways people go hungry, like not having enough money to buy food.”
If they’re still listening…
“Nature is not to blame for world hunger; it’s just what pushes people over the edge. Too many people are struggling to survive with high debt or live in countries in which the government deprives them of land and higher wages."
There's nothing I can do.
The Comeback
“Yes, there is.”
If they’re still listening…
"You can...
- Volunteer at a soup kitchen [1].
- Host a food drive [2].
- Find other ways [3] to do something about hunger."