New York City – October 18 – 19

You’re Invited to The Hunger Project’s
2025 Fall Event

Come together with our global community for a powerful weekend grounded in connection, purpose and a bold vision: a world without hunger. This year we are celebrating The Moment Everything Changes—when an individual sees themselves and their future differently. It’s the moment we realize we’re not waiting for change; we are the change.

Throughout the Fall Event weekend, you will have the opportunity to connect deeply with our mission, witness the impact of our work around the world and engage in powerful conversations about what’s possible when individuals step into their leadership.

Main Event

Fall Event Dinner & Program

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Saturday, October 18 | 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. | 583 Park Avenue, New York City

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Side Events

The Faces of FeelGood: The Spark That Starts It All

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Saturday, October 18 | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | 307 West 38th Street, 15th Floor, New York City

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FeelGood is The Hunger Project’s youth-led program that transforms college into a time of effective global action. Join us for an afternoon celebrating FeelGood and hearing from the next generation of changemakers who are sparking action across campuses and communities nationwide. This special session highlights the leadership journeys of our student activists as they share firsthand what it means to awaken to their own voice, purpose and power.

The Power of People, The Promise of Change

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Sunday, October 19 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | 873 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York City

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Step into a transformative experience that brings together youth, investors, global partners and staff for an intimate journey into the leadership model that fuels The Hunger Project. Join us for this interactive workshop where we’ll blend stories, dialogue and exercises to reveal how community leadership unlocks human potential and drives lasting change.

Meet Our Program Participants

Alassane Pouye

Country Leader | Senegal

Alassane Pouye is the Country Leader of The Hunger Project–Senegal. He brings over 15 years of experience in community project management, partner engagement and resource mobilization. Known for his humility and ability to mobilize communities, Alassane is deeply committed to fostering leadership in the most vulnerable populations across Senegal.

Nereida Hernandez

Community Partner | Mexico

Nereida Hernandez is a human rights advocate and participant in The Hunger Project-Mexico’s Municipal School for Community-Led Development, where she focused on democracy, participation and civic space. She is the founder and General Coordinator of FOMII A.C., where she leads projects advancing Indigenous women’s rights and provides legal aid to survivors of gender-based violence. She is from San Pablo Güila, Oaxaca, Mexico.

Prashanta Tripura

Country Leader |  Bangladesh

Prashanta Tripura is the Country Leader of The Hunger Project–Bangladesh. An academic turned development professional, he has more than 30 years of experience with organizations such as CARE, UNDP and HELVETAS. Born and raised in a rural Indigenous community in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, his personal and professional journey gives him deep insight into poverty, marginalization and inequality in Bangladesh and beyond.

Rowlands Kaotcha

President & CEO of The Hunger Project | Global Office

Rowlands Kaotcha is the President & CEO of The Hunger Project. Born and raised in rural Malawi, Rowlands has experienced the power of community working toward a brighter future. He is a passionate expert in mobilizing people, particularly women, to drive sustainable change. For 23 years, he has been a key leader of The Hunger Project’s program strategy.

Stephanie Ashley

Coordinator for Maternal & Child Health |  Ghana

Stephanie Ashley is the Maternal and Child Health Project Coordinator with The Hunger Project–Ghana, where she leads interventions across all Hunger Project districts and engages stakeholders at every level of the health system. With over eight years of experience in maternal, child health, nutrition and gender equality, she has worked with a diverse set of partners and funders to ensure that every woman and child has access to the services they need to thrive.

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