On October 19, 2024 Hunger Project investors, activists, staff and guests came together for an extraordinary celebration of leadership and collective action.
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Youth at the Heart of Global Food System Transformation: UN Summit of the Future
As half the world’s population is under 30, Tim Prewitt, President and CEO of The Hunger Project, calls for youth-driven innovation to reform food systems and address global hunger, climate change, and sustainable agriculture. At The Hunger Project, young entrepreneurs from around the world lead the charge, ensuring a future where people and planet thrive.
Introducing The Core: Be at the Heart of Change
Our heartbeat at The Hunger Project has always been our monthly investors. Join The Core, our re-envisioned giving program, and be part of the movement toward a world without hunger.
Commitment to Bangladesh Amidst Political Turmoil
As the largest volunteer-based development organization in Bangladesh, The Hunger Project continues its work with a comprehensive and systematic methodology that supports communities in their journey towards self-reliance, democracy building, and active citizenship, even during challenging times.
UN Report Urges Unified Strategies to Close the Global Hunger Gap
733 million people live in hunger. Investment is key, as highlighted n the 2024 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Report
The Hunger Project Partners with World Food Forum for Sustainable Gastronomy Day
The Hunger Project partners with the World Food Forum to celebrate Sustainable Gastronomy Day, highlighting youth empowerment and sustainable food systems.
Launching a New Partnership to Strengthen Maternal and Child Health
The Hunger Project and eight other organizations are coming together to strengthen maternal and child health and nutrition programs in 12 countries.
Celebrating the Life of Nasima “Jolly” Akhter, THP-Bangladesh
Nasima “Jolly” Akhter was a devoted member of The Hunger Project staff for nearly 20 years after joining in 1995.
Read, Watch, Listen: World Hunger Day 2024
Explore The Hunger Project’s role in maternal and child nutrition through media coverage from World Hunger Day 2024 on May 28. Gain insights through articles, video and podcasts from our experts.
World Hunger Day 2024: Thriving Mothers. Thriving World.
Discover the collective efforts of our global partners as we unite on World Hunger Day 2024, driving impactful change around the world
Maternal Nutrition: A Catalyst for Community Empowerment
Community-led initiatives in Mozambique, Ethiopia, and Zambia are transforming maternal and child nutrition, improving health outcomes, and breaking the cycle of poverty.
Transforming Lives: The Impact of Growth Monitoring in Bangladesh
Learn how Right2Grow is transforming lives of children and mothers through community-led growth monitoring.
Well Rehabilitation Improves Maternal and Child Nutrition in Uganda
Ensuring reliable access to clean water is crucial for maternal health. Unsafe water affects physical well-being, particularly for pregnant women. Improving water access reduces diseases and stress, benefiting women’s health.
Thriving Mothers. Thriving World. Introducing the World Hunger Day 2024 Campaign
Malnutrition impacts 1 billion women in our world. We are calling for investment in their nutrition to create a world without hunger.
Op-Ed: Lakang sub-county, where women and children are on the edge
On March 26, 2024, Irene Naikali Ssentongo, Country Leader, The Hunger Project-Uganda published an op-ed in New Vision, one of Uganda's leading news outlets to commemorate the launch of our newest epicenter, Amuru. The people living near Amuru are working to overcome...
Communities in Southern Africa demonstrate resilience in a challenging climate
With multiple floods, droughts, and cyclones hitting Southern Africa in the last two months, strengthening community resilience to climate shocks comes into sharp focus as increasingly urgent. As our community partners in Mozambique face Tropical Storm Filipo in...
Women’s Savings Groups in Uganda: Aisha’s Story
In Uganda, savings groups for women’s empowerment are boosting the local economy and supporting entrepreneurs like Aisha.
Invest in Women: International Women’s Day 2024
This International Women’s Day, we reflect on the progress forged by women who have made extraordinary contributions to society.
Movement for Community-led Development Launches as Independent Organization
As part of The Hunger Project’s mission to advocate for the widespread adoption of community-led development strategies, we co-founded The Movement for Community-led Development in 2015. Now, they embark on a new phase, evolving into an independent organization to amplify their impact.
Amplifying our Impact: Program Highlights from 2023
In 2023, we amplified our impact in rural communities around the world by transforming the systems of inequity that cause hunger to persist.
The Power of Education: Transforming Systems to End Hunger
This Mandela Day, we celebrate education as a catalyst for change and recommit to building a world where every person can learn, lead and thrive, free from hunger.
THP in the Media: Epicenters of progress, accelerating the Parish Development Model
Epicenter model accelerates Uganda’s Parish Development Model by combining government funds with grassroots leadership.
Sowing Resilience in Bangladesh
In rural Bangladesh, the women of Purba Sayera are leading a powerful transformation. Through organic farming, financial empowerment, and local leadership, they’ve created a community free from child marriage, gender-based violence, and school dropouts. This is what it means to sow resilience—together.
Empowered Women for Resilient Communities in Uganda
In rural Uganda, women like Naigaga Justine are leading the way toward food security and financial independence. Discover how His Grace Mothers’ Club is growing resilience from the ground up—one garden, one savings group, and one empowered woman at a time.
Women Leading Climate Resilience in Senegal
In Senegal, Aminata is leading a grassroots climate transition through sustainable farming, plastic recycling and women’s empowerment. Her story shows how communities can sow resilience—one innovation at a time.
Sowing Resilience: Youth Empowerment
In Malawi, young leaders like Gelson Banda are transforming local food systems through climate-smart farming and entrepreneurship. Discover how The Hunger Project’s Youth Empowerment Project is putting youth at the center of ending hunger and building resilience.
Adwoa’s Journey of Resilience in Ghana
In Ghana, Adwoa transformed climate challenges into opportunity through soap making building a resilient livelihood.
Resilience Starts with Us: 5 Ways You Can Get Involved for World Hunger Day
World Hunger Day is May 28! Learn how you can get involved.
Planting a Bright Future in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia’s Amhara Region, Habtamu transformed his land and livelihood with sustainable farming and renewed hope for his family’s future.