MISSION AND VISION

Welthungerhilfe has a vision of a world in which everyone can lead a self-determined life in dignity and justice, free from hunger and poverty. Hunger is the biggest solvable problem in the world. Welthungerhilfe wants to do all it can to find a lasting solution to this problem. “Zero Hunger wherever we work by 2030“ – this is the clear goal for the organisation with reference to the Sustainable Development Goals defined in its strategy.

VISION

A world in which everyone has the chance to claim their right to an independent life with dignity and justice, free from hunger and poverty.

We fight against global hunger and for sustainable food security. This includes promoting site-oriented agriculture, access to clean water, environmentally friendly energy supplies and improving health and education.

Helping people to help themselves

Our aim is to improve people’s lives sustainably in the long term. We work using the principle of “help for self-help”. Our actions are guided by the conviction that all people are equal in value, they have inalienable rights, and they should be able to control their own lives.

The people we work with are partners who strive for social change. We treat them with respect, solidarity and empathy. Our actions are intended to improve the prospects of present and future generations, in a healthy environment and a fair society.

Like many of those involved in development cooperation, we hope that one day development cooperation will no longer be necessary and that people will be able to help themselves at a local level. Get involved in the fight against hunger and poverty!

STRATEGY 2017-2020

Hunger is the biggest solvable problem in the world. Welthungerhilfe wants to do all it can to find a lasting solution.

“Zero Hunger wherever we work by 2030“– this is the clear goal for Welthungerhilfe. Welthungerhilfe wants to work with its partners to end hunger for good in all the countries where it is active by 2030. The precise formulation is based on the 2nd UN Sustainable Development Goal. 

The end of hunger is within reach for the first time in history. Welthungerhilfe wants to use the UN commitment to focus on this issue and concentrate on its goal of achieving a world without hunger. This includes all forms of hunger and malnutrition, particularly chronic and acute undernutrition. It relies not just on specific project activities and political advocacy work, but also measurable results and accountability to partners, donors and people in project areas.