About 98 % of hungry people live in developing countries . Heifer International 's mission to end world hunger begins with small farmers . Comment: Heifer International believes empowering women is key to ending the global hunger crisis .
About 98 % of hungry people live in developing countries . Heifer International 's mission to end world hunger begins with small farmers . Women make up nearly half of farmers , yet challenges cause them to grow less food . Heifer International believes empowering women is key to ending the global hunger crisis .