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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.
International Women’s Day 2021: Women in Leadership
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate women leaders across the globe for their leadership in community development, government, and women’s rights advocacy amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Woman’s Voice for Climate Justice
The hunger crisis is directly linked to climate crisis and women play a key role in creating the solutions for both.
New Report: Elected Women on COVID-19 Frontlines in India
Learn more about the work of Elected Women Representatives in India as they confront COVID-19 in their communities.
Welcoming New CEO, Tim Prewitt
The Hunger Project is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tim Prewitt as President and CEO.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2020
Beginning November 25, join us for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. We are proud to support survivors across our local and global communities.
Standing for the End of Hunger: A Declaration from Our Board of Directors
On World Food Day in 2020, our Global Board of Directors issued a declaration renewing their personal and collective commitment to the end of persistent hunger.
World Food Day 2020: Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together.
This year, World Food Day calls for recognition of those who work to make healthy and sustainable diets accessible to everyone.
Nobel Peace Prize Highlights Issue of World Hunger by Honoring World Food Programme
Over the last five years, global hunger has steadily increased. In October 2020, the Norwegian Nobel Committee turned the world’s attention to this crisis by awarding the World Food Programme.
The Goalkeeper’s Report: A Global Perspective on COVID-19
This year’s Goalkeeper’s Report from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation suggests we may have lost 25 years worth of developmental progress in only 25 weeks due to COVID-19.
Celebrate Our Equal Future this International Day of the Girl 2020
The world’s most powerful change agents are committed young people who adapt faster and adopt fully. On October 11, celebrate the power the 600 million girls in the world for International Day of the Girl.
COVID-19 Response & Resources
As the global community continues to adjust to the daily challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, we at The Hunger Project remain committed to mitigating its impact. The core tenets of our work are as relevant as ever. We continue to support...
Youth Organization FeelGood Joins The Hunger Project
No movement in modern history has succeeded without the active participation of youth. For 15 years, The Hunger Project has partnered with FeelGood, a youth-led movement focused on mobilizing university students across 11 college campuses in the United States to...
New Report Explores High Threshold for Affordable Healthy Diets
SOFI 2020: Transforming Food Systems for Affordable Healthy Diets. The 2020 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report released in July 2020 explores the ongoing rise in global hunger. Since the world committed to ending food insecurity and malnutrition...
To end world hunger, #WeNeedWHO. Why we support the World Health Organization.
The Trump Administration has sent a letter to the United Nations withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). The Hunger Project, in its commitment to the global goal of ending world hunger by 2030, strongly urges the Administration to...
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.
Celebrating the Life of Mohini Giri
Mohini Giri served on the Global Board from 2020 to 2016. She passed away in late December.
Amplifying Our Voice In 2023
In 2023, The Hunger Project shared a powerful, collective voice at every level of influence — local, national and global.
Transforming Nutrition in Mexico Through Indigenous Knowledge
In Mexico, we unite Indigenous and scientific knowledge to increase food security. Explore how our initiative mobilizes communities and safeguards cultural heritage.