Across India, elected women leaders are challenging the status quo.
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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.
The Future Is Calling: Highlights from Our 2022 Fall Event
On October 15, 2022, Hunger Project activists, investors and staff came together to end hunger at the 2022 Fall Event: The Future is Calling.
Rita Sarin Bids Farewell to The Hunger Project-India
It is with tremendous gratitude for her time and service that we announce the departure of Rita Sarin from her role as Global Vice President and Country Director of The Hunger Project-India.
Women In Leadership: Opportunities For Women Panchayat Leaders
Can supporting women to become decision makers and leaders really change economic and social development in rural villages in India? At The Hunger Project-India and The Hunger Project around the world, we’ve increasingly focused on the role of women in public office....
Adolescent Girls in India Speak Up Against Child Marriage at State-Level Convention
The large gathering aimed to raise awareness of the practice of child marriage by highlighting the stories and achievements of the young girls.
Founder of India’s Largest Strategic Philanthropy Firm Joins The Hunger Project’s Global Board
The Hunger Project is pleased to announce that Neera Nundy, Co-Founder at Dasra in India, has been appointed as a member of our Global Board of Directors.
Measuring Women’s Empowerment in India
The Hunger Project-India has designed a new tool, the Composite Capacity Index, to measure the overall empowerment of elected women representatives who participate in our programs.
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.
Adolescent Girls in India Take on an Extraordinary Journey
From July 12-18, a group of visionary young girls will travel from India’s state of Bihar to Rajasthan to raise awareness of child marriage.
Leading Philanthropic Organization Invests in The Hunger Project-India and Women’s Empowerment
Dasra, a leading philanthropic organization, will be funding The Hunger Project’s work in the state of Bihar over the next three years, affecting more than 700 elected women representatives through various interventions.
Mexico, India and Bangladesh March for Gender Equality: International Women’s Day Recap
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.”
Fairer Elections in India: Calling For an End To Discriminatory Practices that Target Poor Women
A group of Elected Women Representatives (EWR) have been advocating for a fairer process in the upcoming elections in Bihar, a state in the Northern part of India.
Koushalya Finds A Solution to Ensure Food Security in her Community in India
Koushalya is an elected representative in her village, and has found a solution to ensure food security in her community by offering a room in her house to distribute rice to those unable to travel to the distribution center.
A New Generation of Local Female Leaders in India
The reservation of 50% of the seats for women for local assemblies in Rajasthan has led to a new generation of local female leaders. The Hunger Project has been working to train these women to become effective leaders in their communities.
Bangladesh and India Call For Gender Equality: International Women’s Day Recap
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.
The Hunger Project-India Mobilizes Communities to End Violence Against Women
The Violence Against Women campaign was spearheaded by nearly 3,200 elected women representatives in three states to raise awareness of the escalating violence against women, as well as highlight the legal resources available to combat gender violence.
Six Out of 10 Indian Men Admit Violence Against Wives, Preference for Sons
A recent study shows that 60 percent of Indian men admit to having perpetrated violence against their wives or partners, while 52 percent of Indian women admit having faced some form of violence during their lifetime. The report, “Masculinity, Intimate Partner...
Strengthening Women’s Leadership in India
The Hunger Project-India strengthens women’s leadership across seven states through active engagement of Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) and their federations. Read more to learn how their influence is growing nationwide.
Elected Indian Women Leader Gains Insight from Australia Visit
In May 2013, Murli Meena, who is the village president of Dehlala Gram Panchayat was invited to Australia as a delegate sponsored by THP-Australia. Read about her experience.
Breaking Barriers: Women Leaders Reshaping Communities in India
Across India, elected women leaders are challenging the status quo.
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.
The Future Is Calling: Highlights from Our 2022 Fall Event
On October 15, 2022, Hunger Project activists, investors and staff came together to end hunger at the 2022 Fall Event: The Future is Calling.
Rita Sarin Bids Farewell to The Hunger Project-India
It is with tremendous gratitude for her time and service that we announce the departure of Rita Sarin from her role as Global Vice President and Country Director of The Hunger Project-India.
Women In Leadership: Opportunities For Women Panchayat Leaders
Can supporting women to become decision makers and leaders really change economic and social development in rural villages in India? At The Hunger Project-India and The Hunger Project around the world, we’ve increasingly focused on the role of women in public office....
Adolescent Girls in India Speak Up Against Child Marriage at State-Level Convention
The large gathering aimed to raise awareness of the practice of child marriage by highlighting the stories and achievements of the young girls.
Founder of India’s Largest Strategic Philanthropy Firm Joins The Hunger Project’s Global Board
The Hunger Project is pleased to announce that Neera Nundy, Co-Founder at Dasra in India, has been appointed as a member of our Global Board of Directors.
Measuring Women’s Empowerment in India
The Hunger Project-India has designed a new tool, the Composite Capacity Index, to measure the overall empowerment of elected women representatives who participate in our programs.
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.