“My name is Dianda Zonabo. I come from the village of Kapon [in Burkina Faso]. I am forty two years old. I am married and the mother of five children, three girls and two boys. I am a saleswoman of yams in the market of Kapon and my husband is a peasant farmer. I’ve...
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Young Agricultural Contractor Finds Great Success Thanks to The Hunger Project-Benin
Luc Kinnin is a young agricultural contractor from Kpinnou epicenter. Luc, who is 28 years old, is one of the most prominent young people taking initiative and making big changes in his area. Proud of what he has accomplished and thankful for The Hunger Project-Benin...
Senegalese Woman Leads Rural Bank Training Efforts in the North
Mariame Harouna Ba, President of the Namarel Epicenter, is a founding member of the Namarel Rural Bank. She served as Chairperson of the Loan Committee from 2002 to 2007 and as part of the Namarel Rural Bank Board from 2008 to 2011. During the 10 years she spent at...
The Hunger Project-Mexico Helps Francisca Find Her Confidence
Women have little to no freedom of speech in the public space in Chiapas, Mexico. This leads to a culture in which women have a fear of speaking, expressing themselves and making decisions for themselves, their family and their community. Because of these cultural...
Dianda Becomes A Committee Member And Expands His Business
“My name is Dianda Gombogo, I am from the village of Boulkon in Burkina Faso. I am a peasant farmer with three children. I am 52 years old. I stopped receiving an education when I was in primary school. Since the creation of the epicenter, I have participated in...
Nurunnahar Rose Out of Poverty and now Raises Awareness on Early Marriage Prevention
Nurunnahar Monzu is a woman leader from Kewra, a village in the Jhalakathi district of Barisal region of Bangladesh. She was born and grew up in an extremely poor family. Her father, a farmer, was the sole earner in their family. Her family faced such serious...
Huluager Badebo, Mesqan Epicenter SACCO Committee Member
Huluager (Hulu) Badebo is a 45-year-old widowed mother of six. When her sixth child was born, Hulu’s husband passed away, leaving her alone to raise her six children. Before The Hunger Project entered her community at Mesqan Epicenter, Hulu worked as a day laborer,...
Cecilia Learns to Read and Write at 62 Years Old and Becomes a Community Leader
Through The Hunger Project-Ghana, Cecilia Ankrah took adult literacy courses, become literate and has raised her income.
With Microfinance Loans and Trainings, Adélia Now Runs a Local Business in Mozambique
Adélia is a business owner and animator for The Hunger Project-Mozambique. With training and loans, Adélia was able to grow her buisness and has mobilized other women in her community to attend educational workshops, start their own businesses and advance their income levels.
Robinah, the founding mother of Ugandan epicenters
Honorary Robinah Ssetenda, Woman Councilor of Bukasa Parish at Wakiso Sub County Council in the Wakiso District, dedicates her time to improving the livelihood of her fellow community members. A resident of Bukasa’s “A” village, Robinah was born in 1970 and was...
Zerfe Badebo celebrates success at Mesqan Epicenter in Ethiopia
Forty-year old Ms. Zerfe Badebo is an important female leader at The Hunger Project-Ethiopia. She is a member of Mesqan Epicenter and SACCO Committee. She plays a vital role as part of the Mesqan SACCO Loan Subcommittee and Metebaber Multi-Purpose Farmers' Service...
Elsa Fought Gender Inequality and Became a Leader for Indigenous Women in Peru
Elsa is making the impossible possible. Elsa Cárdenas Reynaga is President of The Organization of Indigenous Women of Laramate in Peru. Here is her story: I will start saying that eight years ago I started as a leader, and in this path nothing has been easy for me....
A Leader is Born in the Coki Epicenter in Senegal
Daro Seck was born in a local community situated about 7 km from Coki Epicenter. She is the custodian of the health center in Warack. Her relationship with The Hunger Project dates back to 2003. In 2013, Daro attended the constituent general assembly of Coki...
After Attending Skills Trainings, Rejeya Built A Business and No Longer Struggles to Find Food
“Now I do not pass the night without food and my other family members can eat full meals at night...nights without food are gone from our lives, we are happy.” Rejeya Khatun is from Naopara, a village in the Meherpur district of Bangladesh. She was born and...
Learning Starts Early: The Story of Eunice Watsaliranji
Access to early education through nursery school has proved to be useful in Champiti Epicenter. For one child in particular, Eunice Watsaliranji, it is evident that The Hunger Project-Malawi’s nursery school has contributed to her academic success. Eunice is...
Shapla’s Determination Stopped Her Child Marriage
Shapla Banu was almost married by her parents at just 13 years old. With her courage and the support of The Hunger Project's Youth Ending Hunger program, she avoided that fate. Her story, below, was recently selected out of 300 cases by the National Committee of...
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.
Fathimath and Justin Save Lives through their Health Clinic
At Lahotan Epicenter in central Benin, The Hunger Project-Benin is working with the local community to staff and expand a small health clinic. Fathimath, the epicenter midwife, and Justin, a chairperson on the epicenter health committee, are working together to promote the clinic’s health services and nutritional education in their community.
Ssisa Rachel Leads Efforts to Improve Education in Her Community
Ssisa Rachel, 56, began her career as a nursery school teacher. When The Hunger Project-Uganda arrived in her village of Nalondo B, in the Mbale Epicenter in eastern Uganda, Ssisa was one of the first to participate in activities and training sessions. Driven by her passion for education and children, Ssisa contributed many ideas and innovations to improving local schools, including her own.
Tsege Improves Family Nutrition with Thriving Moringa Farm
Tsege Nesk is a trained Moringa animator in Ethiopia. The “Miracle Moringa” tree is especially beneficial for pregnant women and new mothers. With support from her local epicenter, Tsege is running a thriving Moringa business and providing valuable nutrition to her family, including her new-born grandson, Abil.
With a Microfinance Loan, Guiré is Able to Grow her Restaurant
With a microfinance loan, Guiré Salimata was able to grow her restaurant in Koussago Village in Burkina Faso and improve her family’s health and education.
In Ethiopia, Tsege is empowered to succeed and thrive as a single mother and farmer
Tsege Searko, a single mother in Ethiopia, was empowered after attending training and workshops to transform her small farm and help her family thrive.
Apurbo Changes His Life Through Training
Apurbo changed his life by attending training sessions and work shops. Today, he is self-employed and thriving, and giving back to his community.
In Ghana, Victoria Adjemin Is an Active Change Agent in Her Community
Victoria Adjemin, from Atuobikrom Epicenter in Ghana, established her own shop through the epicenter Women’s Empowerment Program. Now, she is able to provide adequate support to her children’s health and education. Read her inspiring story.
In Ghana, Alesia Bua Shares the Many Lessons She has Learned about Self-Reliance
Alesia Bua, 32, of Aweregya Community under the Nsuta-Aweregya Epicenter, in Ghana, joined The Hunger Project after seeing how it had supported the building of a school and clinic as well as facilitated educational workshops for community members.
Elizabeth from Malawi has Become an Independent Business Woman
Elizabeth Chimombo, a 63-year-old widow who lives near Champiti Epicenter in Malawi, is the picture of an empowered business woman who has worked to change the trajectory of her life. Elizabeth grew up with almost nothing, and never got an education beyond a few years...
