This year's World Food Day theme is Food Prices: from Crisis to Stability. To bring light to the surrounding issues of global hunger, The Hunger Project’s (THP’s) Young Professionals Committee has partnered with Oxfam Action Corps NYC, American Jewish World Service...
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Celebrate World Humanitarian Day 2011
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY 19 August 2011 There is never a year without humanitarian crises. And wherever there are people in need, there are people who help them – men and women coming together to ease suffering and bring hope. From...
Oxfam’s Interactive Map: What a Global Food Crisis Looks Like
You read news about famine. You hear facts about world hunger. But do you really know how extensive the global food crisis is? Oxfam's interactive map shows you a new way to look at the food crisis. What a Global Food Crisis Looks Like.
Chronic vs Emergency Hunger: Discussing Drought in Horn of Africa
The worst drought in six decades is ravaging East Africa and the Horn of Africa, a region including the countries of Eritrea, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Somalia and affecting areas of Kenya and Uganda. The drought has endangered millions with a severe food crisis and,...
Welcome to The Hunger Project Blog!
As a non-profit committed to the sustainable end of hunger, we like to stay up-to-date on the conversations going on in the world of international development. From the latest UN Reports to new government policies, we’re a part of the action and we want to do our best...
Our Programs in Africa Confront Impact of Conflict in Ukraine
A UNDP report highlights how African countries are vulnerable to the impacts of war due to the continent’s reliance on imports from Ukraine and Russia.
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.
Newsweek Opinion: The War in Ukraine is a Global Food Security Crisis
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is going to have a negative impact on global food systems and world hunger. We need to take collective action now to mitigate the effects of this conflict.
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.
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.
Access Ends Hunger: World Hunger Day
On May 28, 2021, we mark the 10th Anniversary of World Hunger Day. This year, we draw attention to the reality that more people are living in or at risk of experiencing chronic hunger than ever before, in large part due to COVID-19.
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.