A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between The Hunger Project-Bangladesh and BRAC’s Community Empowerment Program and Integrated Development Program on March 18, 2014 at BRAC Center in Dhaka.
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Focusing on Nutrition in Mozambique
Margaux Yost, Africa Programs Associate at The Hunger Project Global Office, recently traveled to Mozambique and Benin to observe our Health and Nutrition programs. Over a series of two blog posts, Margaux explores two key aspects of successful development: program...
The Hunger Project-Bangladesh Recognizes International Women’s Day in over 350 Locations
On March 8, 2014, the National Girl Child Advocacy Forum (NGCAF) and The Hunger Project-Bangladesh jointly celebrated International Women’s Day in 354 locations throughout Bangladesh. There was a central event organized in Dhaka followed by a large rally, discussion...
Connecting Girls, Inspiring Change: International Women’s Day in Bangladesh
The British Council and National Girl Child Advocacy Forum, of which The Hunger Project is a part, hosted a discussion session called "Connecting Girls, Inspiring Change" on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the Senate Bhaban, University of Dhaka to celebrate International...
William Easterly’s Tyranny of Experts: It’s “Time at Last” for Development to be about Human Rights and Equality
At a recent book launch for Tyranny of Experts: Economists, Dictators, and the Forgotten Rights of the Poor at Cooper Union’s Great Hall in New York in early March, development economist at New York University (NYU)’s Development Research Institute William Easterly...
Gender Is Fundamental to All the MDGs
On Monday, March 10, The Hunger Project, in partnership with BRAC and Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE), hosted a side event during the UN’s 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York City. Titled “Gender Is Fundamental to All the...
1,000 Days and International Women’s Day: Liberation and Nutrition
We are proud to be a part of the 1,000 Days global initiative, the United Nations Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) initiative and other global and national forums advocating for a priority on nutrition. On the occasion of International Women's Day 2014 (March 8), Hunger...
“Equality for Women is Progress for All” 2014 #IWD Celebrations
On March 8, 2014, The Hunger Project joined billions of people in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) to honor women around the world and to rise up to advocate, as a global community, for equality, prosperity and the empowerment of all women. The 2014 theme for International Women’s Day was: Equality for women is progress for all. Here are some highlights from the inspiring celebrations among The Hunger Project’s global community.
THP-Ethiopia Inaugurates Savings and Credit Cooperative
The Hunger Project-Ethiopia focused 2014’s International Women’s Day on gender equality in savings and credit as part of the UN’s theme of “equality for women is progress for all.” The day was celebrated with an inauguration of Fetan Lewet, the Machakel Epicenter Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO).
Successful Partnership Improves Safety and Soil Quality in Ethiopia
After a large gully became a safety issue and livelihood threat for 25 households in a sub-village of Machakel Epicenter in Ethiopia, The Hunger Project joined with the District Agricultural Office and local farmers to address the issue in partnership.
Bringing It All Back Home: Reflecting on Program Data with Community Partners in Ghana
At The Hunger Project we believe it is important to remember our primary audience for program Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) data is still the communities where we work. Learn more from the reflections of Emmanuel Avevor and Francis Osei-Mensah, Hunger Project M&E Officers in Ghana, who led Results Dissemination Workshops of a recent Outcome Evaluation Pilot Study to community partners.
Celebrate International Women’s Day 2014
Join The Hunger Project in celebrating International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8, 2014. The 2014 theme for International Women’s Day is: Equality for women is progress for all. See what the facts about gender discrimination worldwide show and how to get involved in this movement.
My Soul Sings A Different Beat – By Fiona Anchal
Fiona Anchal, a businesswoman who returned from her journey to India with The Hunger Project and Business Chicks in February, reflects on her experience. Business Chicks is a professional network based in Australia that connects businesswomen through their online...
One Billion Rising: The Hunger Project’s #ReasonToRise 2014
One in three women on the planet will experience violence in her lifetime. On February 14, 2014, The Hunger Project rose up in support of these one billion women. The Hunger Project joined the One Billion Rising (OBR) movement to RISE, RELEASE, DANCE, and demand...
Using Cutting-edge Mobile Technology to Monitor Programs
“As a supervisor, using iFormBuilder for data collection was an exciting experience. It reduced the workload of checking the questionnaires’ accuracy as I could check the data in database right after syncing it—while our enumerators were still in the field. There were...
Gender, Democracy and the Zero Hunger Challenge
The Hunger Project is proud to be a part of the UN’s Zero Hunger Challenge (ZHC). ZHC is a global declaration that “invites all nations to work for a future where everyone enjoys their right to food and all food systems are resilient.” To ensure the end hunger and...
The Hunger Project and the Zero Hunger Challenge
The UN’s Zero Hunger Challenge (ZHC) is a global declaration that “invites all nations to work for a future where everyone enjoys their right to food and all food systems are resilient.” UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched ZHC at the UN Conference on Sustainable...
State of the World’s Children: ‘Every Child Counts’
Last week, UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) released The State of the World’s Children, a guide that presents the most recent key statistics on survival, development and protection of the world’s 2.2 billion children. The report, ‘Every Child Counts’ aimed to...
All Politics is Local: Building Grassroots Democracy from the Bottom Up
The old saying that “All politics is local” is especially true when it comes to overcoming poverty and hunger. Issues of nutrition, primary education, primary health care, water and sanitation, preserving the environment and ensuring public safety are all local...
Ten Ways to Fight Hunger and Poverty
We at The Hunger Project are always working on new and exciting ways to engage with you, our investors and activists. But we know the internet is a big place, so we've put together this list of some of the easiest and most creative ways for you to empower the...
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...
World Hunger Day 2017: The Hidden Causes of Hunger
On May 28, 2017, join The Hunger Project in celebrating the seventh annual World Hunger Day, this year focusing on the hidden causes of hunger!
New Study Shows Importance of Trust and Strong Communities in Escaping Poverty
A new study finds that low-income individuals who trust their communities make better long-term financial decisions that can lift them out of poverty.
The Hunger Project and UPLIFT Partner to Raise Awareness of World Hunger
The Hunger Project and UPLIFT are joining hands in a new, exciting global media partnership to raise visibility of world hunger and the power of human potential.
The Hunger Project Joins the BabyWASH Coalition!
The Hunger Project is proud to announce that we’ve joined the BabyWASH Coalition, a team of organizations focused on an integrated approach to child health.