Worldwide, more than 854 million people are chronically hungry; 75 percent live in rural areas and depend on agriculture for their livelihoods. InterAction seeks to increase donor investments in food security and agriculture and to improve the quality of donor and NGO programming. Through information sharing, peer learning and documenting best practices, InterAction supports member agencies in strengthening field programs and in shaping the policies of the U.S. government and multilateral institutions. Investments in food security and agricultural development can act as engines of economic growth and poverty reduction.                                                                                      If you are involved in international Food Security and Agriculture work, you can sign up sign up for InterAction's Food Security & Agriculture Working group by registering for an account and requesting membership.