G20: Hunger and interdependence, the role of Interlife in addressing global challenges
- Interlife
- Jun 26
- 5 min read
At the G20 in Rio de Janeiro, a crucial reality emerged forcefully: "The problems of the South of the world are also the problems of the North, and vice versa" . During the summit, the Italian Prime Minister underlined the urgency of fighting hunger in the world , a battle that unites nations and peoples in an increasingly interconnected global context.
Global crises, such as the war between Russia and Ukraine, have amplified the difficulties of the most vulnerable nations. Wheat, transformed into an "instrument of war", has aggravated the phenomenon of hunger, affecting millions of people already in difficulty. As highlighted by Pope Francis, a paradigm shift is needed, with a redistribution of the resources currently allocated to military spending towards interventions that address hunger and poverty.
The Brazilian government proposed an Alliance against Hunger, Poverty and Inequality, aiming to strengthen access to food resources in the most vulnerable areas of the world. They also discussed how to improve agricultural production and increase the resilience of food systems, with special attention to African countries and those most affected by poverty.
But how does all this translate into concrete actions?
The G20's urgency to combine sustainability with the fight against inequalities is reflected in Interlife ETS projects.
Interlife's concrete contribution
Interlife ETS has been working for years offering sustainable and innovative solutions to fight hunger and promote economic and social development . Our actions are based on measurable and replicable projects , capable of generating real impact in the most fragile contexts.
Key results achieved by Interlife:
Food Production: In Africa and India, agricultural and pastoral support programs have increased local production, improving food security for thousands of people.
Environmental sustainability: Interlife projects include responsible management of natural resources and represent a model of integrated development.
Economic Self-Sufficiency: The Interlife Toolkit model has enabled disadvantaged communities to start microenterprises and businesses, providing stable income and growth opportunities.
With our Interlife Toolkit we promote real and lasting development. This model does not just offer aid, but provides tools to create income-generating activities , supporting the most vulnerable communities on their path to economic autonomy.
The Interlife Toolkit provides training, equipment, skills and resources to start income-generating activities, creating the conditions for economic and social self-sufficiency. This approach allows communities to address problems such as hunger, unemployment and lack of opportunities directly in their territories of origin, without depending on external aid. It is a model that promotes emancipation and growth, creating opportunities that allow people to stay in their own country instead of having to undertake dangerous journeys into the unknown.
Numbers and tangible results
The results of the Toolkit are concrete and certified by the 2024 Impact Report , edited by the Etisos Foundation and officially presented at the Chamber of Deputies in April 2024 , then in the Foreign and Community Affairs Committee of the Chamber in July 2024 .
According to the report:
In Africa , over 20,000 people have benefited from more than 4,000 active Toolkits.
In India , the project has reached more than 16,000 people, with 500 Toolkits implemented.
These numbers reflect the effectiveness of a model that is truly changing people's lives, with measurable results such as:
+108% increase in annual family income.
+84% of beneficiaries now consume three meals a day, up from just one meal a day.
+78% of families have chosen to invest in their children's education.
Over 3,000 children supported with programs dedicated to children.
Thanks to its concrete results, the Interlife development model confirms itself as an effective tool for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN Agenda 2030. The Impact Report underlines how the Interlife model is compatible with 90% of the Goals , demonstrating its potential to contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive future for all.
The Interlife Toolkit as an alternative to irregular migration
The problem of irregular migration is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Every year, thousands of people, mainly from Africa and the Middle East, embark on dangerous journeys across the Mediterranean and other routes, hoping to find a better life in Europe. However, the reality is tragic: since 2014, more than 26,000 people have died or gone missing crossing the Mediterranean, which remains the world’s deadliest migration route.
Irregular migration is the result of extreme poverty, unemployment and hunger , the so-called push factors that push people to seek their fortune far from home, often facing mortal danger.
In response to these realities, Interlife has implemented the Interlife Toolkit model as a concrete and sustainable solution.
Interlife’s approach goes beyond sending aid to creating local economic opportunities, empowering people to stay in their countries and start income-generating activities. Thanks to the Interlife Toolkit, thousands of people in Africa have chosen not to undertake the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean , but to invest in their futures by staying in their communities.
The goal is not only to alleviate poverty, but to address the root causes of migration, creating better living conditions, strengthening local economies and giving hope to those who, without opportunities, would feel forced to seek a life elsewhere.
Interdependence: Shared Problems, Global Solutions
Hunger, poverty and migration are no longer issues that only concern the South of the world. The food crisis and migration flows have a direct impact on the countries of the North, threatening the global balance, destabilizing economies and creating political tensions. Interlife works on the awareness that we are all interconnected and that solutions must be global, cooperative and sustainable.
The Interlife development model, which starts from co-design with local communities, demonstrates that each intervention can be effective only if integrated with the resources, skills and needs of people .
Sustainability at the heart of Interlife's action
In a world facing increasingly serious environmental challenges, Interlife has made sustainability the heart of its action. From eco-friendly agricultural techniques to the promotion of renewable energy, each project is designed to have a positive and lasting impact, ensuring that future generations can continue to benefit from the fruits of this commitment. An approach that combines environmental protection with economic self-sufficiency and improved quality of life.
Strategy and prospects
Interlife is aware that international cooperation and shared responsibility are essential to address global challenges such as hunger.
Our organization is committed not only to providing aid, but to creating the conditions for communities to become protagonists of their own development.
Hunger is not just a local problem: it is a global issue that requires serious, coordinated and results-oriented responses. Interlife will continue to pursue its commitment with determination, contributing to the improvement of living conditions in the most vulnerable contexts.
Join the change
Interlife’s actions show that, through concrete and sustainable commitment, we can address global challenges, such as hunger and irregular migration, creating a better world for all.
The commitment of each of us is essential to build a more just and equitable future.
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