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Making a Comprehensive Law on Women’s and Children’s Rights in Bangladesh
Late last year, government officials and non-governmental organizations came together for the Bangladesh Parliamentary Caucus for Children’s Rights to advance their shared goal of advancing an agenda to combating sexual harassment, violence against women, and exploitation of children.
Dutch Network Celebrates 10 Years of Investment in Benin
This week, a group of Dutch investors embarked on a special journey to Benin to celebrate 10 years since the founding of their investment network, Katakle, which has been partnering with The Hunger Project since 2008.
The Hunger Project Leads International Delegation to UN Commission on the Status of Women
As part of the 62nd Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) taking place at United Nations Headquarters on March 12-23, 2018, The Hunger Project is currently leading an international delegation of community-level trainers, advocates and women activists from Hunger...
International Women’s Day 2018: Transforming Women’s Lives
March 8 is a day to honor the achievements of women and girls everywhere.
Policy Seminar: To Feed the World, Youth in Agriculture Required
The world’s population is expected to reach 9.5 billion by 2050. and a 60% increase in current food production levels will be needed to feed everyone. Meanwhile, the average age of farmers throughout Africa and Asia is currently 60. So who will grow the food and build...
Training Midwife Assistants with the Ghana Health Service
The Hunger Project-Ghana is partnering with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to train Community Health Nurses (CHN) as midwife assistants to address the shortage of midwives
Regional Partnership in West Africa to Build Stronger Communities
The Hunger Project-Burkina Faso and The Hunger Project-Ghana have signed a cooperation agreement with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) – West Africa’s largest regional economic union.
2018’s Top 10 Opportunities for Women’s Empowerment and the End of Hunger
Who would have predicted the chaotic situation facing us as we head into 2018? Yet the great untold story continues to be the progress made by hundreds of millions of families in their exodus from poverty and hunger. Here are the opportunities I think The Hunger...
7th Annual ECOSOC Youth Forum Kicks Off at the UN in New York
During the Forum, The Hunger Project will highlight the contributions and concerns of young people around the world – particularly those living in rural communities – who every day work to end hunger and poverty in their communities.
Adolescent Girls in India Speak Up Against Child Marriage at State-Level Convention
The large gathering aimed to raise awareness of the practice of child marriage by highlighting the stories and achievements of the young girls.
Mourning the Loss of Our Dear Colleague Supriya
It is with immense sadness that we share that Supriya Banavalikar, a staff member who has been at the heart of The Hunger Project for more than 25 years, passed away on January 10, 2018.
Message from the President and CEO
A special year-end message from Suzanne Mayo Frindt, President & CEO of The Hunger Project.
Prominent Women’s Rights Activist and African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security Joins The Hunger Project’s Global Board
The Hunger Project is pleased to announce that Mme. Bineta Diop has been appointed as a member of our Global Board of Directors.
Founder of India’s Largest Strategic Philanthropy Firm Joins The Hunger Project’s Global Board
The Hunger Project is pleased to announce that Neera Nundy, Co-Founder at Dasra in India, has been appointed as a member of our Global Board of Directors.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Every year, we join this global movement to shine a spotlight on the issue of gender-based violence, while promoting the empowerment of women and girls.
Leaders from Africa, South Asia and Latin America Join The Hunger Project for 40th Anniversary Celebrations
The weekend of events and panel discussions focused on the theme “Unleashing the Human Spirit,” shining the spotlight on our transformative work to end hunger since 1977.
THP Mourns Loss of Africa Prize Laureate Dr. Bernard Lédéa Ouédraogo
Dr. Ouédraogo won the Africa Prize award in 1989 in recognition of his efforts mobilizing a powerful grassroots movement of farmers in Burkina Faso through the Naam Movement, which he founded in 1964.
World Food Day 2017: Change the Future of Migration
The Hunger Project marks World Food Day on October 16 to raise awareness of hunger and malnutrition and inspire actions to eliminate hunger for good.
International Day of the Girl Child 2017
Every year, we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child to highlight the world’s 1.1 billion girls as a source of power, energy and creativity.
New Vision and Mission Statements for a New Era
The Hunger Project has launched a new era of transformation with the adoption of new Vision and Mission Statements.
Nutrition for Pregnant Women and Children
In 2023, a multinational nutrition program prioritizing pregnant women and children launched under a new partnership.
Empowered Entrepreneurs in Burkina Faso
Moving out of poverty requires more than a greater income. Local entrepreneurs in Burkina Faso explain why.
World Hunger Day 2023: Sustainability
May 28 is World Hunger Day! This year, we call attention to the role of sustainable food systems in ending world hunger.
Peace-building to End Hunger in Bangladesh
A new initiative promotes peace, stability and conflict resolution in Bangladesh in partnership with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Talking Internet Access for Women at the UN Commission on the Status of Women
The Hunger Project brought together experts for the UN’s 67th Commission on the Status of Women to share about closing the gender digital divide in partnership with Microsoft, USAID and Bluetown.
International Women’s Day 2023: DigitALL
This International Women’s Day, we reflect on the progress forged by women who have made extraordinary contributions to society.
The Hunger Project as an Influencer in 2022
Our 2022 thought leadership strategy elevated the voices of people living in hunger into spaces where they have traditionally been excluded.
Transforming Our Global Food System in Harmony with the Planet and People
The Hunger Project hosted experts from around the world to discuss the impact of climate on agriculture and ways to transform the global food systems.