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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...
2014: A Great Year in the Making
In 2013, The Hunger Project joined the world community in declaring that the end of chronic hunger is possible by the year 2030. With your support we look forward to making this a reality. And we’re already kicking the year off to a great start. In January, respected...
FeelGood Success in 2013!
Generosity of spirit, perseverance, resourcefulness and creativity of the unleashed spirit are just a few of the attributes embodied by the students of FeelGood who participate with The Hunger Project. The presence of hundreds of youth on 21 college campuses, engaged...
2013 Human Rights Day and Action Against Gender-Based Violence
As Human Rights Day comes to a close, it also concludes the nation wide initiative known as 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Our colleagues in India bring us this report of their 16 Days activities: This is the 20th anniversary of the passing of the...
Launching the Mexican Network for Family Farming
On November 22, The Hunger Project-Mexico, together with 20 other institutions including the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), launched the Mexican Network for Family Farming. The network aims to promote the International Year of Family Farming, recently launched by the United Nations globally for the year 2014, through various government and civil society actions.
World Conference of Indigenous Women: “We are not a problem; we are the solution”
As the world convenes to decide the priorities for the international development agendas, indigenous women united in Peru to demand that their voices be heard. The World Conference of Indigenous Women (WCIW) took place October 28-30 at the Plaza del Bosque hotel in Lima, Peru with an indigenous women’s presence led by The Hunger Project’s Tarcila Rivera Zea.
The Hunger Project Mourns the Passing of Africa Prize Laureate Nelson Mandela
The Hunger Project mourns the passing of the greatest leader of our era – Nelson Mandela. President Mandela was the father of South Africa’s freedom and a beacon of hope to his nation, his continent and our world. He received The Hunger Project’s 1994 Africa Prize for Leadership for the Sustainable End of Hunger at a ceremony with President Bill Clinton in Washington, DC.
Information is Progress: Visits to Chirapaq Communities
After meeting with OMIL (Organization of Indigenous Women of Laramate) leaders in Lima at the World Conference of Indigenous Women, a declaration they made stuck with me as we drove 10 hours to their mountainous villages: “An informed community is one that...
World AIDS Day 2013
As we celebrate World AIDS Day on December 1, see how our Partner Countries in Africa are taking steps to put an end to the spread of HIV/AIDS in their communities and thriving with and without HIV.
Get Out the Give on #GivingTuesday!
The retail sector has benefited for years from coordinating national shopping days around the holidays. Everyone knows “Black Friday” or “Cyber Monday.” But this year, for the second year in a row, something unique will take place on December 3, 2013: #GivingTuesday....
The Best Investment Against Violence
Putting an end to the conditions of poverty and marginalization in which indigenous women live is the best way to eradicate violence. Statement by CHIRAPAQ Director Tarcila Rivera Zea for 2013 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Peru...
Reuniting with Mudderakka
In 2000, The Hunger Project's Annual Fall Gala launched a formal prioritization of Elected Women Representatives in India. That evening, we were honored to hear from one such empowered leader named Mudderakka who amazed all in attendance with her story of strength and...
Partner Organizations Respond to Typhoon Haiyan
Our hearts are with the people of the Philippines as they face the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan. Several of our fellow InterAction member organizations are working to respond in this time of crisis. Please visit InterAction’s page to support such work.
New Zealand: Live Below the Line with The Hunger Project
From April 28-May 2, join us in spending $1.50 a day on food and beverage for five days to change the way people think about extreme poverty – all while supporting The Hunger Project’s work in villages worldwide.
The Hunger Project Honored with One Wish Award in Sweden
The Hunger Project has received the 2013 One Wish Award, the annual prize inaugurated by Innovation Pioneers recognizing the use of innovation in achieving outstanding results at Innovation Pioneers’ Innovation in Action symposium in Stockholm. We were recognized for...
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.
The Hunger Project Selected As One Of 4 ThinkSocial Partners for 2017
Every year, ThinkSocial selects a list of socially responsible, mission-driven non-profits and asks the public to vote for their favorites.
World Malaria Day: Ending Malaria for Good
The Hunger Project is honoring World Malaria Day by raising awareness of the disease while also highlighting the progress we’ve made.
The Hunger Project Joins UN Global Compact
The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative with nearly 12,000 business and non-business participants in over 170 countries, committing participants to sustainable development and good corporate citizenship.