Communities have to become engaged in a journey of personal transformation as individuals , families and villages . About 80 % of hungry people live in developing countries . Heifer International 's work to end world hunger begins with small farmers . Women make up nearly half of farmers , yet challenges cause them to eat less food . Heifer International believes empowering women is key to ending the global hunger crisis .
About 80 % of hungry people live in developing countries . Heifer International 's work to end world hunger begins with small farmers . Women make up nearly half of farmers , yet challenges cause them to eat less food . Heifer International believes empowering women is key to ending the global hunger crisis .