Comfort Kissiwaa has been actively involved in helping to shape life in her community. She says her association with THP has helped to change her from a timid and shy person to an outspoken person, full of confidence and drive.
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Leadership and New Beginnings in Malawi’s HIV+ Community
Meet Elizabeth Kalimbuka, one of THP’s specialized HIV/AIDS animators who has built up a bustling business. Elizabeth is a shining star in her community and a great example of the importance of supporting HIV-positive community members.
Trained Elected Woman Representative Emphasizes Importance of Educating Girls
An example of the benefits education and a giving spirit, Dalimba Majhi has succesfully run in local elections. She is now a widely respected as a community health activist and a strong proponent of girls’ education.
Ta’ Kun Kun: Indigenous Woman Finds Self-empowerment, One Step at a Time
Ta’ Kun Kun: Indigenous Woman Finds Self-empowerment, One Step at a Time
Building a Farm from the Chicks Up in Benin
Anagonou Hounzavi started with a dream two years ago, and thanks to planning, hard work, and a training program through THP, he has built a successful chicken farm starting with just six chicks in 2007. He is now expanding into rabbit breeding while supporting his family and proudly continues to train others on chicken farming.
Community Leader in Burkina Faso Stresses the Importance of Self-reliant Development
After Yabré Belemgnégré participated in THP-Burkina workshops, she learned that development requires preparedness including a vision, a commitment and due actions. Yabré says, “If anything has to be done in our villages, it will have to be initiated and sustained by us, the local population, first and above all.”
Ugandan Woman Food Farmer Chairs Women’s Group and Village Loan Committee
Mukama Hajira has seen her enterprising efforts grow since joining THP in 2003, and she is now putting her children through school, diversifying her income and chairing the Village Loan Committee.
A Quechua Woman Leading by Inspiration and Clear Vision
Lola Bellido’s rise as a community leader began with developing her own core self-esteem. Now, she helps other women cultivate their own leadership.
Solving Problems Together in Mozambique
Caetano Malhaule is the President of Chokwe Epicenter Committee and is at the center of improving his community. He has mobilized other members of the community to fix the irrigation system at the epicenter.
Leading to Greater Health Access in Senegal
A natural leader, Pene Diarra has been critical to improving access to medical services at Dahra Epicenter. She leads a large women’s organization and set up a health mutual in her community.
A Young Woman Learns the Power of Community Building
Evelin Acuna is an indigenous leader that believes that training, education and information about indigenous rights strengthens her community and enhances self-esteem.
A Mexican Woman Finds the Power to Make Changes in Her Community
Raquel Hernández has learned that leadership begins by liberating oneself. She is now mobilizing her community to earn income for a community savings fund to improve their health clinic.
Woman Leader in Bangladesh Prioritizes Education
Hosne Ara Asma, known as Asma, has been a THP animator in Bangladesh since 1997. After taking part in THP’s special women leaders’ training, she now regularly arranges courtyard meetings on issues such as sanitation, early marriage, nutrition and gender equality. In cooperation with other animators, Asma also runs three adult education centers.
Elected Woman Leader in India Fights Domestic Violence
Khusboon Khatoon, was a child bride at 12 years of age. She was widowed early. Following her participation in The Hunger Project’s Women’s Leadership Workshop, Khusboon gained the courage to take on domestic violence cases in her community and train other women about their rights.
Father of Seven Strives to End Hunger in His Community
Gadisa Arado has worked to tackle corruption and HIV/AIDS and to promote credit and savings, income-generating activities, environmental sanitation and compost preparation in his community.
Local High School Teacher Takes on Environmental Issues
Gilberto Orozco, a local high school teacher, has been volunteering with The Hunger Project since 2005. He has a commitment to humanity, which he demonstrates by actively training new volunteers.
Local Animator Starts Informal Education Program
Shilpi Akter created an informal education program for 50 women and men. They have learned to read and regularly discuss gender-related issues in the community.
Elected Woman Leader Fights For Community Funding
B. Rani Devaraj works with economically disadvantaged communities to create better learning environments and improve local sanitation.
Hunger Project Leader Shares Skills to Empower Others
Linda Asantewa is a living example of how The Hunger Project’s work is impacting the lives of village women, especially, and empowering them to play key leadership roles in their communities.
Widow Utilizes Microfinance Program to Care for Her Family
Through the African Woman Food Farmer Initiative, Messe Chauque has increased farm production and now earns enough money to send her children to school.
Activism for the End of Hunger
“I have been an Activist/Investor in The Hunger Project since 1977 because it is the highest leverage I can get on my money to produce the results I am committed to in the world. I have yet to find a better such investment so it continues to be the central focus of...
The Hunger Project Taught Me How to Be Independent
Since joining The Hunger Project's Women's Empowerment Program and becoming a trained animator in Ghana, Dina has expanded her farm, started a new business and has positively affected the lives of women in her community. My name is Dina Amartey; I am 34 years old and...
A Better Future for Our Children
Learn more about Rukia Tiga’s journey to better access to water, sanitation and hygiene for her children’s school.
Energetic and Inspired Women Forming a Hunger-free Society
Read about Tasly’s journey as a community leader and a catalyst for change among women in her village.
What I’ve Learned From Using Organic Manure
“New agricultural practices have enabled our community to increase agricultural production and improve our food security.” Read one man’s experience with The Hunger Project’s agricultural programs.
Women in Africa Generating Household Income
Meet Matilda Aba Tibua, a married woman with four children, who is now helping to support her home after participating in The Hunger Project’s Vision, Commitment and Action and food security workshops. She shared, “The Hunger Project brought some confidence into my life that I can do better than I am doing now.”
Creating Safe Environments for Mothers-to-be in Senegal
Ms. Marie Cecilia Diam, a Health and Nutrition Officer, is one of the many animators working to create healthy environments for mothers-to-be in Senegal.
I Commit Myself to Continuing to Mobilize the Co-residents of the Village
Thanks to trainings at her epicenter, THP animator Argentina Paulo Cossa produces mobile stoves that use less firewood, and plans to open a handcraft workshop to produce other pottery products in addition to the stoves.
I Will Work Hard to Not Fear Anything Anymore and Have Strength to Go On
Learn more about 18-year-old Hunger Project catalyst Ricarda’s journey toward confidence and empowerment through “The Sun of the Butterflies” project in Mexico.