As the largest volunteer-based development organization in Bangladesh, The Hunger Project continues its work with a comprehensive and systematic methodology that supports communities in their journey towards self-reliance, democracy building, and active citizenship, even during challenging times.
Learn how Right2Grow is transforming lives of children and mothers through community-led growth monitoring.
A new initiative promotes peace, stability and conflict resolution in Bangladesh in partnership with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Our 2022 thought leadership strategy elevated the voices of people living in hunger into spaces where they have traditionally been excluded.
Anju Moyna, a long-time volunteer community leader, was determined to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in her district.
The Hunger Project-Bangladesh recently led a community-wide event to raise awareness of the harmful effects of child marriage and to highlight The Hunger Project’s commitment to empowering women and girls.
Late last year, government officials and non-governmental organizations came together for the Bangladesh Parliamentary Caucus for Children’s Rights to advance their shared goal of advancing an agenda to combating sexual harassment, violence against women, and exploitation of children.
Kazi has dedicated her life to helping others. She is now campaigning to end child marriage and improve health and nutrition in her community.
In December 2016, The Bangladeshi Parliament discussed the Child Marriage Restraint Act 2016, a bill which ostensibly includes a special provision allowing child marriage at any age in “special cases,” such as “accidental” or “illegal” pregnancy, or where a marriage would protect a girl’s “honor.” The Hunger Project-Bangladesh participated in a march to try and halt it.
The Active Citizens Chittagong Regional Achievers Summit, held on March 27th, encouraged and motivated youth to promote and develop an improved society in their communities in Bangladesh.
On March 8, The Hunger Project, together with billions of people around the world, celebrated International Women’s Day. The theme this year was “Planet 50/50: Step it Up for Gender Equality.”
The Hunger-Project Bangladesh celebrated National Girl Child Day in 420 locations around the country. Read more about the massive celebrations.
A group of young leaders in Bangladesh establish an advocacy project to give equal rights and opportunities to individuals with disabilities.
The Hunger Project’s programs in Bangladesh, Uganda and Burkina Faso are helping end child marriages through legislative changes, advocacy, and educational initiatives.
In 2014, The Hunger Project-Bangladesh made great strides in the advancement of women’s rights and the promotion of local leadership.
The Hunger Project’s program partners celebrated International Women’s Day in a variety of ways–from participating in rallies to hosting events focused on women’s rights and empowerment.
On the first morning of “Beijing+20″ – the 59th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women – The Hunger Project hosted a parallel event with BRAC, Helen Keller International and with the support of the UN Secretary-General’s Zero Hunger Challenge.
In 2014, The Hunger Project-Bangladesh remained committed to strengthening local government, promoting voter rights, empowering women’s leadership, halting child marriages and engaging youth to end hunger and bring about change.
In Bangladesh, 45 percent of the total population consists of children below the age of 18, of whom 47 percent are girls. A girl child is not only a future mother but also a great asset to a country's development. As long as girls are treated as inferior and less...
In Bangladesh, trained leaders, called “animators,” and volunteer students lead community reforestation efforts by mobilizing mass-action tree-planting campaigns.
As the largest volunteer-based development organization in Bangladesh, The Hunger Project continues its work with a comprehensive and systematic methodology that supports communities in their journey towards self-reliance, democracy building, and active citizenship, even during challenging times.
Learn how Right2Grow is transforming lives of children and mothers through community-led growth monitoring.
A new initiative promotes peace, stability and conflict resolution in Bangladesh in partnership with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Our 2022 thought leadership strategy elevated the voices of people living in hunger into spaces where they have traditionally been excluded.
Anju Moyna, a long-time volunteer community leader, was determined to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in her district.
The Hunger Project-Bangladesh recently led a community-wide event to raise awareness of the harmful effects of child marriage and to highlight The Hunger Project’s commitment to empowering women and girls.
Late last year, government officials and non-governmental organizations came together for the Bangladesh Parliamentary Caucus for Children’s Rights to advance their shared goal of advancing an agenda to combating sexual harassment, violence against women, and exploitation of children.
Kazi has dedicated her life to helping others. She is now campaigning to end child marriage and improve health and nutrition in her community.
In December 2016, The Bangladeshi Parliament discussed the Child Marriage Restraint Act 2016, a bill which ostensibly includes a special provision allowing child marriage at any age in “special cases,” such as “accidental” or “illegal” pregnancy, or where a marriage would protect a girl’s “honor.” The Hunger Project-Bangladesh participated in a march to try and halt it.