Since 2011, we have led the global campaign for World Hunger Day. This year, hundreds of individuals, organizations, corporations and governments came together to highlight the vital role of nutrition in maternal and child health. Thanks to the diversity and reach of these champions, the campaign reached over 48 million people around the world. That is 48 million people who have been exposed to the idea that we can create a world without hunger!  Read more.

In 2024, we partnered with the World Food Forum to elevate the role of youth in sustainable global food systems. In June, we co-hosted a dinner for Sustainable Gastronomy Day where journalists, digital media influencers and officials from the United Nations came together to discuss how we can partner with local communities to create a world without hunger. 

In October, the conversation continued at the World Food Forum Flagship Event. Our youth delegation participated in discussions with other young leaders to foster collaboration between youth, governments, nonprofits and industry leaders and drive sustainable solutions around the world. Read more about the conference here.

We called on all Member Parties to take urgent, collective action to support the world’s food producers as they mitigate against climate change during this year’s United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties, which took place November 11 – 22 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), world leaders set a commitment to create a world without hunger. We believe that to achieve this vision, we must accelerate the financing and systems transformation needed to support a sustainable, healthy environment and mitigate the effects of climate change, particularly for small-scale food producers, many of whom are women. Read more.

This year, our Right2Grow program teams in Uganda and Ethiopia made great strides in mobilizing community-based organizations for advocacy action as the world prepares for the Nutrition4Growth conference, scheduled for March 2025. In June, we partnered with the SUN Network CASCADE and GAIN to organize an accountability workshop with community-based organizations, civil society organizations and non-governmental organizations in the Eastern and Southern Region of Africa to develop policy recommendations and advocacy campaigns. Two of these policies were adopted in the Regional Resolution of the 73rd Conference of Ministers of Health of Eastern and Southern Africa. These recommendations focus on: (1) Strengthening multisectoral collaboration, including the engagement of CSOs, for advocacy and investment in nutrition, and (2) Adopting innovative approaches such as the Triple Nexus (Humanitarian, Development and Peace) model to address nutrition and food crises, including humanitarian situations. 

The Hunger Project, through the Right2Grow consortium, is committed to including local perspectives in all our recommendations at Nutrition4Growth. Read more about the national position papers we have developed with our partners here. 

The Hunger Project attended the Africa Food Systems Forum in Rwanda for the first time this year. The summit highlighted the critical role of smallholder farmers—responsible for 80% of Africa’s food—and the need to attract and equip youth with the skills to lead food systems transformation. While there, we were able to have meaningful conversations with like-minded organizations that are committed to transforming our food systems. We are excited to continue our engagement with the Forum and look forward to the opportunities it brings in 2025! Read more from our delegation.

The 9th African Nutrition Conference, held in Cape Coast, Ghana in October, brought together leading nutrition academics, policymakers and practioners to share learnings and best practices. Our nutrition leaders in Ghana amplified the experiences of our community partners and shared our insights into creating community systems that support maternal and child nutrition.

In Ghana, we run a number of nutrition programs focused on new mothers. Read their stories here. 

The Hunger Project-Ghana spoke at the  During conference workshops we shared programmatic insights and innovative practices that have been accelerating our impact in the maternal and child nutrition space throughout Ghana. 

Hunger Project CEO and President Tim Prewitt spotlights the transformative impact of our work, particularly in empowering women through education and leadership training in Bangladesh. By uplifting women in local communities,  our programs enable community leaders to become agents of change in the fight against hunger. This piece illustrates how these efforts contribute to the broader goal of sustainable development in Bangladesh, aligning with the nation’s commitment to ending hunger and poverty. Read more.

This thought-provoking opinion piece in Context News, written by Bineta Diop, a member of our Global Board of Directors, emphasizes the crucial role of women in peacebuilding efforts, particularly in conflict zones. Mme. Diop explores the challenges women face when hunger and food insecurity prevent them from fully participating in society. Read more.

Former Hunger Project Board Member Myrna Cunningham sheds light on the ways Indigenous food systems hold untapped potential for combating malnutrition. Dr. Cunningham highlights how traditional agricultural practices and local knowledge are integral to sustainable food security, offering a model that could address global malnutrition. The Hunger Project supports this perspective by advocating for the preservation and integration of Indigenous knowledge into modern agricultural systems. Read more.

In this Americas Quarterly article, journalist Mark Viales explores how The Hunger Project-Mexico is supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs to build businesses that celebrate their heritage and strengthens local economies. Read more.