This document discusses Peter Singer's view that citizens of affluent nations have a moral duty to help prevent starvation in poorer countries. It outlines Singer's argument that proximity and numbers of people in need do not lessen our individual obligations. While governments and some give aid, total aid is only a fraction of what is needed to meet basic needs. Singer believes we have a duty to give substantial portions of discretionary spending to famine relief rather than trivial purchases, as people are dying from lack of food, shelter, and medical care.