Church Bells Ring as a Sign Against Global Hunger

According to Caritas, 733 million people worldwide are affected by hunger. Nearly one-third of the world's population does not have secure access to food, which is mainly due to the climate crisis.

Climate Crisis Main Cause of Global Hunger

Hunger is a "relentless companion of war and hardship," which "always particularly affects the poorest, the weakest, the children, and the elderly," said Salzburg's Archbishop and Chairman of the Bishops' Conference, Franz Lackner, ahead of the action to Kathpress. "It is a tragedy that people continue to starve. Both the resources and the knowledge to end hunger are available," explained Caritas President Nora Tödtling-Musenbichler.

The aid organization named the climate crisis as the main cause for the approximately 733 million people affected by hunger: More and more people live in regions affected by drought, floods, or other climate-related disasters. The numbers are alarming.

The nationwide bell ringing in Austria prepares for church collections in the parishes throughout August. The Caritas of the Diocese of Eisenstadt additionally organized the action "Hiking Against Hunger." Caritas is asking for donations for aid projects. Donation account: Erste Bank | IBAN: AT23 2011 1000 0123 4560, Keyword: Hunger Relief or Online Donations: www.caritas.at/hunger).

(APA/Red)

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