Remembering the life and impact of Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, long-time Honorary Board Member for The Hunger Project.
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New Leadership on Global Board of Directors
On October 10, 2019, Steven J. Sherwood completed his ten-year term as Chair of The Hunger Project’s Global Board, to be succeeded by long-time board member, Sheree Stomberg.
Orange the World: 16 Days Of Activism Against Gender-based Violence
November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, marks the start of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
Courage to Connect: Highlights from Our 2019 Fall Event Weekend
During our Fall Event weekend October 11-13, Hunger Project activists, investors and staff made courageous connections for a better world.
The Hunger Project Celebrates World Food Day 2019
This year, World Food Day turns an eye to the ultimate goal: Healthy Diets for a #ZeroHunger World. It calls for action across sectors to make healthy and sustainable diets affordable and accessible to everyone.
Celebrate Girlforce on International Day of the Girl 2019
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.
Mourning the Loss of Valerie Harper, Activist Investor
It is with a heavy heart that we report the loss of a dear friend, Valerie Harper. She was deeply committed to the empowerment of people and we were honored to count her among the first enrolled in our work in 1977.
The Hunger Project Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week 2019
World Breastfeeding Week is August 1-7, 2019. Learn why breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival.
New Report Links Economic Vulnerability and Rising Food Insecurity
The newly released 2019 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report explores the ongoing rise in global hunger in light of economic vulnerability.
MDRT Members and The Hunger Project Pioneer Partnership Against Global Hunger
The MDRT Foundation celebrates 60 years of charitable partnerships by featuring The Hunger Project’s work to pioneer people-focused strategies around the world.
The Hunger Project Invests in Partnerships at InterAction Forum 2019
Suzanne Mayo Frindt, Global President and CEO of The Hunger Project, co-chaired the Forum this year as we celebrated our 35th year of InterAction Forum membership.
Highlights from Our 2019 Spring Gala
At our Spring Gala weekend June 8-9, Hunger Project activists, investors and staff joined together to Courageously Commit to the end of hunger. See photos, videos and highlights from the weekend.
New Study Shows Important Role of Community Involvement in Malaria Prevention
In light of regional progress in the reduction of malaria rates, a major international malaria study was conducted around the Majete wildlife park in southern Malawi between 2014 and 2018. The study went in search of the most effective malaria prevention method. And...
World Hunger Day Letter from the CEO: #SustainabilityIs Ending Hunger Through Community-led Development
The following is a World Hunger Day op-ed by Hunger Project Global President and CEO Suzanne Mayo Frindt. Read the full World Hunger Day statement here. Today, 821 million people live in chronic hunger worldwide. Hunger is not just about food. Hunger and poverty are...
World Hunger Day 2019: #SustainabilityIs
On World Hunger Day 2019, we highlight the importance of sustainability in ending hunger and poverty with the 821 million chronically hungry in the world. What does sustainability look like in your life?
Innovative Anti-Malarial Programs in Malawi
While progress has been made in limiting the scope of the disease in Africa, climate change is expanding the range of malaria-carrying mosquitoes, putting populations at risk that haven’t previously been exposed. Malaria remains one of the world’s leading killers,...
Earth Day 2019: Protect Our Species
On April 22, The Hunger Project will join the global community to celebrate Earth Day. We are issuing a world-wide call to action to address the effects of climate change.
Community Partners in Southern Africa Affected by Flooding
Of the areas where The Hunger Project is working in Malawi and Mozambique, it is the Chikwawa District in Malawi that has been the most directly affected.
World Water Day 2019: Leaving no one behind
On March 22, we recognize World Water Day to raise awareness about water-related issues and call for equal access to life’s most critical resource. #WaterForAll
Elected Women Demand Equity in Bihar
At a Bihar State Level Convention, elected women representatives and girls demand that government authorities pay attention to their rights as equal citizens in a democracy.
Empowered Entrepreneurs in Burkina Faso
Moving out of poverty requires more than a greater income. Local entrepreneurs in Burkina Faso explain why.
World Hunger Day 2023: Sustainability
May 28 is World Hunger Day! This year, we call attention to the role of sustainable food systems in ending world hunger.
Peace-building to End Hunger in Bangladesh
A new initiative promotes peace, stability and conflict resolution in Bangladesh in partnership with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Talking Internet Access for Women at the UN Commission on the Status of Women
The Hunger Project brought together experts for the UN’s 67th Commission on the Status of Women to share about closing the gender digital divide in partnership with Microsoft, USAID and Bluetown.
International Women’s Day 2023: DigitALL
This International Women’s Day, we reflect on the progress forged by women who have made extraordinary contributions to society.
The Hunger Project as an Influencer in 2022
Our 2022 thought leadership strategy elevated the voices of people living in hunger into spaces where they have traditionally been excluded.
Transforming Our Global Food System in Harmony with the Planet and People
The Hunger Project hosted experts from around the world to discuss the impact of climate on agriculture and ways to transform the global food systems.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2022
Beginning November 25, join us for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence.
We Call for Inclusive, Community-led Solutions From COP27…Again
We, at The Hunger Project, call for inclusive, community-led solutions at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27), including the voices of those most affected by climate change.