New York-based Swedish photographer Charlie Bennet is auctioning his United Stockholms of America exhibition in support of The Hunger Project, a global organization whose mission is to end hunger and poverty by pioneering sustainable, grassroots, women-centered strategies in countries throughout the world.
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Why Beans Truly Are the Magical Fruit: International Year of Pulses
Photo by Johannes Odé Pulses can significantly improve global nutrition, help eradicate hunger and mitigate chronic conditions such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes and even cancer. However, this category of nutrient-dense superfoods, including chickpeas, lentils,...
International Youth Day 2016: Youth Leading Sustainability
August 12 is International Youth Day, a day to celebrate young people’s energy, imagination and initiatives. The theme of this year’s International Youth Day is “The Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Consumption and Production.”
Breastfeeding: A Key to Sustainable Development
Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. It is also key to sustainable development. That’s why we are celebrating World Breastfeeding Week from August 1 – 7, which highlights the importance of breastfeeding to global health and development. World Breastfeeding Week is a time to galvanize a variety of actions and engage with a wide range of actors around the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding.
In Peru, Indigenous Promoters Work with Communities to Successfully Reduce Malnutrition
The 26 Indigenous Promoters of Peru, seven of whom are women, serve as shining examples of community members who take initiative towards being active agents of sustainable change.
The Hunger Project-Ghana Celebrates Community Efforts To End Their Own Hunger And Poverty
The Hunger Project-Ghana will celebrate this week the graduation of three clusters of rural communities that have achieved the targets they set for declaring their self-reliance, meaning they have demonstrated their capacity to take charge of their own development.
Communities in Mozambique Face Food Shortages as a Result of Drought
The drought in southern Africa continues to negatively impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, especially those whose livelihoods depend on agriculture-based income.
Benin’s Health Workers Are Taking a Stand Against Child Mortality
The Hunger Project-Benin is taking a stand against child mortality and improving health follow-up strategies, such as encouraging regular clinic visits for children under five.
The Burkina Faso Women’s Empowerment Program Empowers Female Leadership to End Child Marriage
The Hunger Project-Burkina Faso held workshops in female leadership and the fight against the early and forced marriage of girls as part of it’s Women’s Empowerment Program.
Poor Nutrition Now Affects a Third of Population: The 2016 Global Nutrition Report
Photo credit: David Snyder The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) published its third edition of the Global Nutrition Report, which states that poor nutrition now affects a third of people globally. According to the report, malnutrition has become...
Launching the Movement for Community-led Development in Malawi
With the facilitation of The Hunger Project-Malawi, World Vision-Malawi and Heifer-International Malawi, 18 national and international NGOs have established the Malawi chapter of the Movement for Community-led Development (CLD). This is the first international chapter...
Highlights from World Hunger Day 2016
On May 28, the global community joined The Hunger Project in honoring World Hunger Day to raise awareness about the 795 million people who suffer from chronic hunger worldwide.
Agricultural Entrepreneurship Training Gives Young Ethiopian Farmers the Opportunity to Flourish
The Hunger Project-Ethiopia gave a training on Agricultural Entrepreneurship for unemployed youth and young farmers.
Ghana Celebrates the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls
In celebration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, The Hunger Project-Ghana, on November 25th, in light of the United Nations Secretary General’s campaign, UNiTE to End Violence against Women, hosted a forum at the Atuobikrom Epicenter under the theme “Orange the world,” to symbolize a brighter future without violence.
The Transformative Leadership School Ignites Change in Oaxaca, Mexico
The Hunger Project-Mexico opened a new leadership school that fosters an environment for collaboration among community members to resolve social issues.
Hunger Project CEO Speaks at High-Level Session on Leadership
Pictured: Åsa in Johannesburg in June 2015 during a meeting co-hosted by The Hunger Project and the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Last week I was a speaker and attendee at “Leading for What’s Next,” a day-long conference held at the Council on Foreign Relations in New...
World Hunger Day: Let’s Nourish Our World
Join The Hunger Project in celebrating World Hunger Day on May 28!
Strengthening Women’s Leadership and Participation in Bhutan
The Hunger Project-India is partnering to share their approach and build the capacity of Elected Women Representatives (EWR) in Buhtan.
Special Appeal: Indigenous Communities in Peru Face Food Emergency After Flooding
More than 1,000 people are facing food shortages in Northern Peru after the Cachiyacu River flooded and destroyed their crops on April 27, 2016. Learn how you can help.
Tarcila Rivera Zea Elected to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Tarcila Rivera Zea, Founder of Chirapaq, The Hunger Project’s partner organization in Peru, was elected to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues for the period 2017-2019.
New Report: COVID’s Impact on Global Goals
A new UN report calls for an ‘SDG push’ to compensate for lost development progress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Access Ends Hunger: World Hunger Day
On May 28, 2021, we mark the 10th Anniversary of World Hunger Day. This year, we draw attention to the reality that more people are living in or at risk of experiencing chronic hunger than ever before, in large part due to COVID-19.
The Gender Equality Conversation
Each March, the world comes together in conversation to elevate the voices of women. This year, we highlighted the realities of women living through the pandemic.
20 Years of Sustainable Livelihoods in Uganda
For more than 20 years, THP-Uganda has made eco-farming and sustainable livelihoods a reality for thousands of people, marking a significant step towards a sustainable end to hunger.
A New Era of Sustainability Between Technology and Humanity
The Hunger Project and global thought leaders engage in a timely discussion with Wayout International on the new era of synergy between technology and humanity.
White Paper: Mobilizing Women’s Leadership for Transformative Change
Read our recommendations for how governments, donor agencies and implementers can improve the mobilization of women for transformational change.
Ceremony in Ghana to Recognize Dwerebease Epicenter Transition
Dwerebease Epicenter in Ghana transitions out of its partnership with THP, building on more than 10 years of community-led progress.
Annual UN Association Global Engagement Summit Rallies International Community Around Development Goals
Members from The Hunger Project team attend the UN Association’s Global Engagement Summit to learn how the UN is elevating community leaders to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
How Bridging the Digital Divide Supports Community-led Development Initiatives
The Hunger Project hosts a panel to explore how bridging the digital divide can support community-led development initiatives.