The Women’s Empowerment Program seeks to support women to build their confidence, realize financial independence and to organize communities to take charge of their own development to reach self-reliance.
Stories
Stella Expands Her Business Through Internet Access
In collaboration with BLUETOWN and Microsoft, the Women’s Meaningful Access Project brings high speed internet access to women in rural Ghana.
Hadijah Encourages Girls Through Kickball
Smallholder farmer and local leader Hadijah uses kickball to mentor girls in her community and build a better future for herself and her family.
Adebar Fights Child Marriage in Ethiopia
Adebar fights her own child marriage and pursues an education in rural Ethiopia through the Her Choice program.
Anju Organizes Hygiene and Food Distribution
Anju Moyna, a long-time volunteer community leader, was determined to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in her district.
Aisha Creates Access to Healthcare Amid a Pandemic
As lockdowns went into place in Uganda in 2020, local leader Aisha worked to ensure that women in her community had access to family planning services.
Liliana Shares Critical COVID Resources
When the pandemic began, Liliana Martinez worked to translate critical information into her native language of Mazateca.
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.
Rajkumari Helps her Community Achieve Total Sanitation Coverage
Rajkumari Kewat is a second-term Panch, or ward member, from the Gujred Panchayat (village) in Madhya Pradesh, a state in central India.
Florencia Gains New Vision for Herself and Her Community
“Before THP, my vision was obscured. I thought I was worthless and that there was nothing else in the future for me.”
Louise Takes Charge of Her Life & Empowers Others In Her Village
In her village in Benin, Louise Lagni is an empowered woman who is leading the charge together with other women in her community.
Mother Builds Resilience to Extreme Weather in Ethiopian Village
Shehubo’s story shows that investing in rural development is critical in building resilience to shocks caused by climate change.
Aby’s Entrepreneurship Empowers Her Family and Women in Her Community
A woman of action, Aby has become a key driver of awareness-generating activities and an advocate for the challenges faced by women in her community.
Gaining Confidence to Improve Food Security: Julien’s Story
At the heart of Julien’s story is the realization that knowledge and training are tools that can empower and turn one’s life completely around.
With Safe Storage, Mbale Food Bank Promotes Food Security
The food bank promotes local food security by providing farmers with a safe place to store their grains during the off-season.
In Uganda, Namukasa Starts Saving for Her Future
At just 10 years old, Namukasa is investing in her own education and future after participating in The Hunger Project-Uganda’s training on microfinance.
From Poverty to Empowerment: Moises’ Story
Moises shares his story of how he has transformed his condition from one of poverty to one of self-confidence and empowerment.
Kuntala Mobilizes Her Community to End Violence Against Women
Kuntala is mobilizing her community to end violence against women and empower the women around her to run for local office.
Esperanza Helps Her Community Fulfill Their Vision of Development
“I thought that, as a woman, I would be unable to do any of these things, but now I see that I am part of a Community Vision,” says 78-year-old Esperanza.
Through Skills Training, Jackson Becomes a Successful Carpenter
Jackson Chimangeni lives in Kauma Village near the Majete Wildlife Reserve in Malawi. For many years, Jackson, like several of the residents of Kauma Village, relied on wildlife poaching for his income. By participating with The Hunger Project-Malawi, Jackson and his neighbors gained education and skills to lift themselves out of poverty while protecting the wildlife reserve for future generations to come.
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.
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.
New Survey Shows Our Deep Impact
In 2024, The Hunger Project brought on an external firm to measure our impact across our organization-wide Key Performance Indicators in the areas that matter most to us: eliminate hunger, reduce poverty, promote gender equality and mobilize community agency.
Veronica’s Vision, Commitment and Action in Ghana
Explore the transformative story of Veronica, a local farmer turned community leader, and witness the power of collective growth in Adonkwanta, Ghana.
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.
Elected Women Bridge the Gender Gap in India
Learn more about the work of Elected Women Representatives in India as they bridge the gender gap in their communities.
Isabel’s Journey with The Hunger Project’s Epicenter Strategy
Meet Isabel Duzenta, an inspiring entrepreneur from Mozambique who has shown that with determination and hard work, it is possible to improve one’s living conditions and contribute to the development of the community.