There are now 815 million people living in hunger, with the increase largely due to conflict, and often compounded by climate-related shocks. Despite this sobering news, the world has made progress.
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Data Workshops in Ghana
THP-Ghana recently hosted a series of workshops in three epicenters that have just declared self-reliance, sharing data findings with the local community.
A Journey to Challenge Child Marriage in India
Since 2015, we have actively worked to build support structures for young girls across the country to address the issue of early child marriage. The #GirlsChangeTracks program is part of our innovative approach to this generations-old challenge.
The Hunger Project Launches Mexico Chapter of Community-Led Development
At an event at Mexico’s Foreign Ministry on August 3, The Hunger Project launched the Mexican chapter of the Movement for Community-led Development (CLD).
Ban Hunger and Poverty – Not People
New York, July 19, 2017 - On the sidelines of the 2017 UN High-Level Political Forum last month in New York, we hosted a side event to discuss the effects of migration on gender equality and development. The event was co-organized by The Hunger Project and Church...
International Youth Day 2017: Youth Building Peace
The Hunger Project celebrates International Youth Day 2017, which this year focuses on “Youth Building Peace.” Learn more about our work empowering youth!
World Breastfeeding Week 2017: Sustaining Breastfeeding Together
The Hunger Project celebrates World Breastfeeding Week from August 1-7, a time to galvanize a variety of actions and engage with a wide range of actors around the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding.
The Hunger Project Mourns Passing of Beloved Staff Leader Professor Idrissa Dicko
It is with great sadness that The Hunger Project family around the world mourns Prof. Dicko, our Vice President of Africa Programs and beloved staff member for more than 20 years.
Adolescent Girls in India Take on an Extraordinary Journey
From July 12-18, a group of visionary young girls will travel from India’s state of Bihar to Rajasthan to raise awareness of child marriage.
How THP-Benin Raises Gender Awareness Through Theater
The Hunger Project- Benin is using theater and community outreach to raise awareness of women’s empowerment issues, including child marriage.
As UN High-Level Forum Kicks Off, A Look at 10 Ways to #ShiftThePower
How can we track progress on “localizing the SDGs” and building strong communities? I had a striking experience this Spring in rural Benin (photo above). Young villagers were learning to use the web at their Hunger Project epicenter. What were they looking up? How to...
World Youth Skills Day 2017: Skills for the Future of Work
This year, The Hunger Project joins the global community in marking World Youth Skills Day, on the topic of “Skills for the Future of Work.”
Community-Led Development at 2017 InterAction Forum
The Hunger Project’s Executive Vice President, John Coonrod, recently moderated a panel discussion on community-led development (CLD) during the annual InterAction Forum that took place in Washington, DC from June 20-22, 2017. The panel, titled “Leaving No Voice...
The “Miracle” Moringa Tree
Native to northern India, the drought-tolerant moringa tree is now grown throughout Asia, South America and Africa. As a crop, the moringa tree’s durability and rapid growth (up to 10 feet each year!) make it ideal for low-income, rural communities. Often called “the...
New Study Says Uganda Farmer Field Schools Promote Climate Change Resilience
The new study shows the efficacy of Farmer Field Schools in empowering farmers to adapt to climate change.
THP Mourns Loss of Africa Prize Laureate Ketumile Masire of Botswana
Former President of Botswana Ketumile Masire died in the capital city of Gaborone on June 22 at age 91. The Hunger Project deeply mourns his loss.
Leadership Expert Suzanne Mayo Frindt Appointed President and CEO
Suzanne brings over 25 years of experience working with top executives, astute financial and fundraising skills and a deep understanding of The Hunger Project’s work.
Reflections From Åsa Skogström Feldt
It is time for me to move back to Sweden and packing is a good exercise for reflection. In today´s news landscape it is easy to forget that the world is getting better, that we are making progress.
The Hunger Project-Ghana Completes the Rural and Agricultural Finance Program!
The Hunger Project-Ghana has successfully completed the Rural and Agricultural Finance Program, a one-year project to enhance access to finance.
The Hunger Project and Designit Launch New Global Partnership
The Hunger Project is excited to announce its partnership with Designit, a global strategic design firm with 13 offices around the world. Through this one-year strategic partnership, Designit will utilize its design approach and capabilities to develop new forms of...
International Day of the African Child 2022
This year’s theme of the Day of the African Child is calling for introspection and commitment to addressing issues that children face across the continent as a result of harmful practices.
World Hunger Day 2022: #YouthEndingHunger
World Hunger Day, May 28, addresses the urgent need to raise awareness of the dramatic rise in hunger in recent years. This year we call special attention to the role of youth in a sustainable, hunger-free future.
Bluetown, Microsoft, USAID and The Hunger Project Tackle the Gender Digital Divide in Ghana
We’ve partnered with Bluetown, USAID and Microsoft in an historic partnership to address the gender digital divide in rural Ghana.
Community Leaders Shine at Skoll
At Skoll World Forum 2022, a Hunger Project community leader from Ghana, shared her leadership story. Hosted by One Village Partners and Movement for Community-led Development.
Celebrating the Impact of Young Climate Activists at Skoll, CSW
In our commitment to elevating young voices, in early 2022 we had the honor of hosting two events highlighting the impact of young climate activists from around the world at the UN Commission on the Status of Women and the Skoll World Forum.
Newsweek Opinion: The War in Ukraine is a Global Food Security Crisis
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is going to have a negative impact on global food systems and world hunger. We need to take collective action now to mitigate the effects of this conflict.
International Women’s Day 2022: Changing Climates
This International Women’s Day, we recognize the critical role that women play in creating a climate change resilient and sustainable planet.
10 Simple Ways to Give This Holiday Season
Now more than ever, it’s important to call attention to inequitable access to resources. Invest in the end of hunger this holiday season.
We Call for an Inclusive COP26
We call for an Inclusive UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) that virtually includes the voices of those most affected by climate change.