Food for thought

2. Extreme scarcity affecting entire regions, worsened by conflict and climate- currently greatest in Gaza and Sudan
4. A root cause of food insecurity affecting over 700 million people
6. Relief organisations provide this to fight hunger
7. Economic imbalance that fuels food insecurity, with 10% of the world holding 76% of wealth
8. Over 800 million people globally face this issue every day, reminding us of gratitude when fasting.
13. Climate disaster linked to food shortages, affecting 55 million people each year
14. Essential need often denied to the poor and displaced
15. Lack of this to food is a problem for 2 billion people due to economic or social barriers
16. What fasting teaches, reminding us to appreciate basic needs like food and water
18. Fasting fosters this quality, connecting Muslims with the struggles of those facing hunger

1. Seasonal crop collection; poor seasons lead to low yields, affecting millions
3. Critical for health yet lacking in many diets; 2 billion people suffer from deficiencies
5. Voluntary charity in Islam that supports those facing hardship
9. Many of these individuals face hunger after fleeing conflict; there are over 26 million worldwide
10. War and violence cause displacement and hunger, affecting 60% of those in hunger
11. severe result of food scarcity
12. Nearly 1/3 of food produced is lost or ____ annually, despite widespread hunger
17. The global Muslim community that holds a shared duty to support those in need