In December 2016, The Bangladeshi Parliament discussed the Child Marriage Restraint Act 2016, a bill which ostensibly includes a special provision allowing child marriage at any age in “special cases,” such as “accidental” or “illegal” pregnancy, or where a marriage would protect a girl’s “honor.” The Hunger Project-Bangladesh participated in a march to try and halt it.
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Community Partners Lead Sustainability and Rainwater Harvesting Projects in Mexico
Community-led approaches to development has been critical to improving water and sanitation in in our program areas in Mexico. Learn more about the sustainability and rainwater harvesting projects led by our community partners.
Top 10 Hunger Project Milestones of 2016
In a year where the news has been dominated by divisive elections, The Hunger Project and the world quietly but powerfully advanced our shared strategy to “transform our world” by 2030 – crossing major milestones in our strategic goals and objectives. ...
The Hunger Project uses a new social networking app to inspire giving during the holiday season
The Hunger Project has partnered with raizn, a new social network dedicated to philanthropy and social good, to launch a fundraising campaign called #dinewithpurpose which encourages micro-donations when dining out.
Our Top Posts of 2016
2016 was a challenging yet inspiring, productive year for The Hunger Project. Check out what you “liked” the most on our social media channels in 2016.
The Hunger Project-Uganda Celebrates World AIDS Day with Event and Focus on Child Marriage
The Hunger Project-Uganda celebrated World AIDS Day on December 7, with an event attended by over 500 people. The day built awareness around HIV/AIDS and testing, and also focused on child marriage and it’s role in spreading the infection.
#GivingTuesday: Pick A Story, Share It, Change Lives
This #GivingTuesday, pick a story below that resonates with you, share it on Facebook and tag a friend asking them to share that story of empowerment.
Take Action Against Gender-Based Violence: 16 Days of Activism
From November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to December 10, Human Rights Day, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign is a time to incite action to end violence against women and girls around the world.
World Toilet Day: Ensuring Sanitation for All
World Toilet Day, on November 19th, is a day to raise awareness and inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis, an issue that is often overlooked, ignored or seen as “taboo.” Learn why toilets are so important to sustainable development and health.
Learning in Action: Improving Complementary Feeding
How can we halt malnutrition? As part of our Learning in Action series, a collection of external articles summarized for The Hunger Project for continuous learning relevant to our program work areas, this article focuses on good nutrition and complementary feeding.
Honoring Dr. V. Mohini Giri
We are honored to celebrate Dr. V. Mohini Giri, a champion for women’s rights in India, for her years of service to The Hunger Project’s Global Board of Directors.
Young Women in the West: Geography Should Not Determine Success
On Sunday, October 23, Erin East, Capacity Building and Planning Associate at The Hunger Project, gave a speech at The Hunger Project's Annual Fall Event during a session on women, girls and self-reliance. Below is the video and transcript of her candid and inspiring...
Uganda Epicenter Achieves Its Self-Reliance Targets
We are thrilled to announce that Kiruhura Epicenter — has achieved its targets set for declaring self-reliance.
Former Prime Minister of Mozambique Luisa Diogo Joins Global Board
H.E. Madame Luísa Diogo, former Prime Minister of Mozambique, the first woman to hold the post, has been appointed to The Hunger Project’s Global Board of Directors.
Leaders from Ghana, Malawi and Mozambique Speak to Self-reliance at Annual Fall Gala
About 400 global citizens from around the world came together in New York City at The Hunger Project’s Annual Fall Gala, where The Hunger Project honored the communities of Africa who are taking charge of their own development, and the investors who are committing their resources to this incredible social transformation.
World Food Day 2016: A Changing Climate and Food Security
On October 16, join The Hunger Project in celebrating World Food Day—a day to heighten public awareness about the interconnection of agriculture, food security and world hunger. This year’s theme is “Climate is changing. Food and agriculture must too
Two Epicenters in Malawi Achieve Targets for Self-Reliance
Champiti and Ligowe Epicenters in Malawi have now graduated to a phase of “sustainable self-reliance,” which means that these communities have demonstrated the confidence, capacity and skills to act as agents of their own development.
Girls’s Progress = Goals’ Progress: Celebrating International Day of the Girl Child
The achievement of gender equality is imperative for our future. The complete empowerment of women and girls is not only crucial to improving the lives of families and communities, but is also key to creating sustainable change. That’s why each year we celebrate International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, a day to join global efforts to ensure a world free of discrimination for girls.
The Hunger Project-Uganda and Her Choice Collaborate to End Child Marriage
The Hunger Project is excited to be part of Her Choice—an alliance of organizations that are working to halt child marriage in 11 countries, with the long-term goal of supporting the creation of child marriage-free communities in which girls and young women are free to decide if, when and whom to marry.
Putting People First at #UNGA
On September 22, 2016, The Hunger Project helped put on “Putting People First: Community-led Development” hosted by the Movement for Community-led Development during The United Nations General Assembly’s annual fall meetings.
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.
We are one: Highlights from our 2021 Fall Event
On October 16, 2021, the Hunger Project family came together for a hybrid virtual and in-person Fall Event to declare: We are one. See highlights from the evening.
How can ending hunger address climate change?
The Hunger Project hosted a panel discussion as part of Climate Week NYC to explore the relationship between hunger and climate change.
World Food Day 2021: Our actions are our future. Better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life.
We are proud to join our global community this World Food Day (October 16) in raising awareness about the importance of adopting sustainable food systems around the world.
The Digital Generation: International Day of the Girl 2021
The gender digital divide keeps girls from accessing education that can dramatically improve the rest of their lives. Learn more about the Digital Generation on International Day of the Girl.
Launching a New Partnership to Bring Women Online
A new partnership with BLUETOWN, the U.S. Agency for International Development and with support from Microsoft’s Airband Initiative, creates opportunities for women in rural Ghana to be active members of the digital economy.
Girls LEAD Act 2021
Girls often have the least access to leadership and decision-making roles, especially in developing countries.
Youth Day 2021: Transforming Food Systems for Planetary Health
August 12 is International Youth Day, a day to bring attention to the power of the world’s youth and encourage young people’s inclusive participation in creating a better future.