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Global Hunger Is Declining—But Not Fast Enough and Not for Everyone
645 million people live with chronic hunger. The 2026 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Report highlights progress and challenges.
Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls. International Women’s Day 2026
This International Women’s Day, we reflect on the progress forged by women who have made extraordinary contributions to society.
Beyond the Ballot in Bangladesh
In the months leading up to Bangladesh national elections, The Hunger Project strengthened youth leadership, voter education and peace monitoring efforts to support peaceful and inclusive democratic participation.
International Day of the Girl 2025
Celebrating girls’ leadership and education worldwide, empowering them to transform communities and create a world without hunger.
Signs of Progress Toward a World Without Hunger: Insights from the 2025 SOFI Report
673 million people live with chronic hunger. The 2025 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Report highlights progress and challenges.
The Power of Education: Transforming Systems to End Hunger
This Mandela Day, we celebrate education as a catalyst for change and recommit to building a world where every person can learn, lead and thrive, free from hunger.
Advancing Gender Equality: International Women’s Day 2025
This International Women’s Day, we reflect on the progress forged by women who have made extraordinary contributions to society.
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
The Hunger Project Partners with World Food Forum for Sustainable Gastronomy Day
The Hunger Project partners with the World Food Forum to celebrate Sustainable Gastronomy Day, highlighting youth empowerment and sustainable food systems.
Launching a New Partnership to Strengthen Maternal and Child Health
The Hunger Project and eight other organizations are coming together to strengthen maternal and child health and nutrition programs in 12 countries.
Maternal Nutrition: A Catalyst for Community Empowerment
Community-led initiatives in Mozambique, Ethiopia, and Zambia are transforming maternal and child nutrition, improving health outcomes, and breaking the cycle of poverty.
Transforming Lives: The Impact of Growth Monitoring in Bangladesh
Learn how Right2Grow is transforming lives of children and mothers through community-led growth monitoring.
Op-Ed: Lakang sub-county, where women and children are on the edge
On March 26, 2024, Irene Naikali Ssentongo, Country Leader, The Hunger Project-Uganda published an op-ed in New Vision, one of Uganda's leading news outlets to commemorate the launch of our newest epicenter, Amuru. The people living near Amuru are working to overcome...
Women’s Savings Groups in Uganda: Aisha’s Story
In Uganda, savings groups for women’s empowerment are boosting the local economy and supporting entrepreneurs like Aisha.
Invest in Women: International Women’s Day 2024
This International Women’s Day, we reflect on the progress forged by women who have made extraordinary contributions to society.
A World Without Hunger: Highlights from Our 2023 Fall Event
On October 21, 2023 Hunger Project investors, activists, staff and guests came together for a night envisioning A World Without Hunger.
Digital Generation. Our Generation. International Day of the Girl 2023
The gender digital divide keeps girls from accessing education that can dramatically improve the rest of their lives. Learn more about the Digital Generation on International Day of the Girl.
The Hunger Project-Mexico selected as a grantee of Citi Foundation’s first-ever Global Innovation Challenge
Citi Foundation Global Innovation Challenge will support 500 women and men from three Indigenous communities in Oaxaca and Chiapas, Mexico to establish community-led businesses.
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.
International Youth Day 2026
This International Youth Day, we honor young leaders driving solutions to hunger, climate change and inequality, with youth leadership central to a sustainable future.
Global Hunger Is Declining—But Not Fast Enough and Not for Everyone
645 million people live with chronic hunger. The 2026 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Report highlights progress and challenges.
Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls. International Women’s Day 2026
This International Women’s Day, we reflect on the progress forged by women who have made extraordinary contributions to society.
Beyond the Ballot in Bangladesh
In the months leading up to Bangladesh national elections, The Hunger Project strengthened youth leadership, voter education and peace monitoring efforts to support peaceful and inclusive democratic participation.
International Day of the Girl 2025
Celebrating girls’ leadership and education worldwide, empowering them to transform communities and create a world without hunger.
Signs of Progress Toward a World Without Hunger: Insights from the 2025 SOFI Report
673 million people live with chronic hunger. The 2025 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Report highlights progress and challenges.
The Power of Education: Transforming Systems to End Hunger
This Mandela Day, we celebrate education as a catalyst for change and recommit to building a world where every person can learn, lead and thrive, free from hunger.
Advancing Gender Equality: International Women’s Day 2025
This International Women’s Day, we reflect on the progress forged by women who have made extraordinary contributions to society.
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




















