The Issue:
Hunger is a big problem affecting nearly 1 in 10 people worldwide. It’s not just about feeling hungry – it’s also when someone doesn’t have enough food to stay healthy and active. Hunger makes it hard for kids to learn in school. Many children miss classes because their families can’t afford food, or they struggle to focus when their stomachs are empty. You might think hunger happens because there’s not enough food, for example, because of war or natural disasters, but that’s not always true. Often, it’s because food isn’t distributed fairly, some people can’t afford nutritious food, and a lot of good food goes to waste.
Did you know that about one-fifth of all food produced worldwide is lost or wasted? Meanwhile, many people eat foods that aren’t very healthy or nutritious. To solve the hunger problem, we need to improve how we produce and distribute food, learn more about healthy eating, and work together to make sure everyone has enough good food. You can help too! By learning about hunger and making smart food choices. Can you help us outplay hunger?
The Game Design Prompt:
Think about two important hunger challenges: How to reduce food loss and waste, and how to achieve a healthy food diet in your school, community, or country context. Using a design tool of your choice, design a game on either of those two challenges in a way that informs and encourages your players to make a difference.
