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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2023
Beginning November 25, join us for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence.
The Sustainable End of Hunger Happens Locally, New UN Report Released
783 million people are living in hunger. Strategic, locally-led systems hold the answer.
Rebecca finds her voice through the Women’s Empowerment Program
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.
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.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2022
Beginning November 25, join us for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence.
With 828 Million Living in Hunger, UN Calls for Reimagined Food Systems
With 828 million people living in hunger in 2021, our current rate of progress will not end hunger by 2030. Policies that prioritize local food systems can reduce the cost of a healthy diet. Learn how.
New Report: COVID’s Impact on Global Goals
A new UN report calls for an ‘SDG push’ to compensate for lost development progress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Gender Equality Conversation
Each March, the world comes together in conversation to elevate the voices of women. This year, we highlighted the realities of women living through the pandemic.
20 Years of Sustainable Livelihoods in Uganda
For more than 20 years, THP-Uganda has made eco-farming and sustainable livelihoods a reality for thousands of people, marking a significant step towards a sustainable end to hunger.
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.
White Paper: Mobilizing Women’s Leadership for Transformative Change
Read our recommendations for how governments, donor agencies and implementers can improve the mobilization of women for transformational change.
Annual UN Association Global Engagement Summit Rallies International Community Around Development Goals
Members from The Hunger Project team attend the UN Association’s Global Engagement Summit to learn how the UN is elevating community leaders to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
International Women’s Day 2021: Women in Leadership
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate women leaders across the globe for their leadership in community development, government, and women’s rights advocacy amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2020
Beginning November 25, join us for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. We are proud to support survivors across our local and global communities.
Standing for the End of Hunger: A Declaration from Our Board of Directors
On World Food Day in 2020, our Global Board of Directors issued a declaration renewing their personal and collective commitment to the end of persistent hunger.
Nobel Peace Prize Highlights Issue of World Hunger by Honoring World Food Programme
Over the last five years, global hunger has steadily increased. In October 2020, the Norwegian Nobel Committee turned the world’s attention to this crisis by awarding the World Food Programme.
UN Report Urges Unified Strategies to Close the Global Hunger Gap
733 million people live in hunger. Investment is key, as highlighted n the 2024 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Report
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2023
Beginning November 25, join us for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence.
The Sustainable End of Hunger Happens Locally, New UN Report Released
783 million people are living in hunger. Strategic, locally-led systems hold the answer.
Rebecca finds her voice through the Women’s Empowerment Program
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.
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.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2022
Beginning November 25, join us for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence.
With 828 Million Living in Hunger, UN Calls for Reimagined Food Systems
With 828 million people living in hunger in 2021, our current rate of progress will not end hunger by 2030. Policies that prioritize local food systems can reduce the cost of a healthy diet. Learn how.
New Report: COVID’s Impact on Global Goals
A new UN report calls for an ‘SDG push’ to compensate for lost development progress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Gender Equality Conversation
Each March, the world comes together in conversation to elevate the voices of women. This year, we highlighted the realities of women living through the pandemic.