On October 15, 2022, Hunger Project activists, investors and staff came together to end hunger at the 2022 Fall Event: The Future is Calling.
Empowering Girls
The Road to Women Deliver 2023: Open House
WomenDeliver conferences have become the largest gathering focused on gender equality in the world. With the focus on advancing gender equality and women’s sexual and reproductive rights at the center of the conference, WD2023 will bring together thousands of stakeholders and decision-makers globally, in the three-day forum from July 17th to 20th 2023.
International Youth Day 2022
International Youth Day is celebrated on August 12 to recognize the influence of young people around the world and to promote their inclusive involvement in building a better future.
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.
International Day of the African Child 2022
This year’s theme of the Day of the African Child is calling for introspection and commitment to addressing issues that children face across the continent as a result of harmful practices.
World Hunger Day 2022: #YouthEndingHunger
World Hunger Day, May 28, addresses the urgent need to raise awareness of the dramatic rise in hunger in recent years. This year we call special attention to the role of youth in a sustainable, hunger-free future.
Hadijah Encourages Girls Through Kickball
Smallholder farmer and local leader Hadijah uses kickball to mentor girls in her community and build a better future for herself and her family.
International Women’s Day 2022: Changing Climates
This International Women’s Day, we recognize the critical role that women play in creating a climate change resilient and sustainable planet.
The Digital Generation: International Day of the Girl 2021
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.
Girls LEAD Act 2021
Girls often have the least access to leadership and decision-making roles, especially in developing countries.
Youth Day 2021: Transforming Food Systems for Planetary Health
August 12 is International Youth Day, a day to bring attention to the power of the world’s youth and encourage young people’s inclusive participation in creating a better future.
Adebar Fights Child Marriage in Ethiopia
Adebar fights her own child marriage and pursues an education in rural Ethiopia through the Her Choice program.
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.
A Journey to Challenge Child Marriage in India
Since 2015, we have actively worked to build support structures for young girls across the country to address the issue of early child marriage. The #GirlsChangeTracks program is part of our innovative approach to this generations-old challenge.
A Working Framework for 2030: Sustainable Development Goals
We are pleased to announce that The UN Open Working Group has released its Draft of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the Post 2015 Agenda. As an organization that is dedicated to a holistic and integrated approach to end world hunger, we were excited to...
Empowering Youth Parliament Leaders in Bangladesh
One third of the population in Bangladesh is less than twenty years old. The Hunger Project-Bangladesh is proud to work with this sizable, empowered force for community change. Activists like Poroma Kanya (pictured) engage with Youth Ending Hunger (YEH), the youth...
More than Mothers: Reflections on Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Rights
Throughout the 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, Hunger Project staff engaged in a number of events and conversations centered on women’s rights and empowerment. The Hunger Project itself co-hosted a parallel event called "Gender is Fundamental to...
World Water Day 2014: Empowering our Partners to Access Clean Water
Our lives depend on water. Every day in the developed world, this fact is taken for granted. In general, one has to walk only as far as the kitchen or bathroom taps to access clear water, safe from disease and pollutants. This is why water storage containers are vital...
The Hunger Project-Bangladesh Recognizes International Women’s Day in over 350 Locations
On March 8, 2014, the National Girl Child Advocacy Forum (NGCAF) and The Hunger Project-Bangladesh jointly celebrated International Women’s Day in 354 locations throughout Bangladesh. There was a central event organized in Dhaka followed by a large rally, discussion...
Gender Is Fundamental to All the MDGs
On Monday, March 10, The Hunger Project, in partnership with BRAC and Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE), hosted a side event during the UN’s 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York City. Titled “Gender Is Fundamental to All the...
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.
Women Deliver 2023: Ending Hunger Starts with Women
The Hunger Project is a proud sponsor of WomenDeliver 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda in July and we are hard at work ensuring that our values of equity, self-reliance and dignity are reflected.
Nutrition for Pregnant Women and Children
In 2023, a multinational nutrition program prioritizing pregnant women and children launched under a new partnership.
World Hunger Day 2023: Sustainability
May 28 is World Hunger Day! This year, we call attention to the role of sustainable food systems in ending world hunger.
Peace-building to End Hunger in Bangladesh
A new initiative promotes peace, stability and conflict resolution in Bangladesh in partnership with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Talking Internet Access for Women at the UN Commission on the Status of Women
The Hunger Project brought together experts for the UN’s 67th Commission on the Status of Women to share about closing the gender digital divide in partnership with Microsoft, USAID and Bluetown.
International Women’s Day 2023: DigitALL
This International Women’s Day, we reflect on the progress forged by women who have made extraordinary contributions to society.