For mothers like Bitana, a small loan can be life-changing. With just a bit of financial support, she was able to grow her business, provide for her children, and invest in her community’s future. This story explores how access to financial tools unlocks the potential of women around the world.
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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.
Women Leaders Reshaping Communities
Across India, elected women leaders are challenging the status quo.
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.
World Hunger Day 2024: Thriving Mothers. Thriving World.
Discover the collective efforts of our global partners as we unite on World Hunger Day 2024, driving impactful change around the world
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.
Thriving Mothers. Thriving World. Introducing the World Hunger Day 2024 Campaign
Malnutrition impacts 1 billion women in our world. We are calling for investment in their nutrition to create a world without hunger.
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.
Veronica’s Vision, Commitment and Action in Ghana
Explore the transformative story of Veronica, a local farmer turned community leader, and witness the power of collective growth in Adonkwanta, Ghana.
Transforming Nutrition in Mexico Through Indigenous Knowledge
In Mexico, we unite Indigenous and scientific knowledge to increase food security. Explore how our initiative mobilizes communities and safeguards cultural heritage.
Isabel’s Journey with The Hunger Project’s Epicenter Strategy
Meet Isabel Duzenta, an inspiring entrepreneur from Mozambique who has shown that with determination and hard work, it is possible to improve one’s living conditions and contribute to the development of the community.
The Hunger Project at Women Deliver 2023
The Hunger Project was a proud sponsor of Women Deliver 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda, which brought together community leaders and global advocates to advance women’s rights.
Nutrition for Pregnant Women and Children
In 2023, a multinational nutrition program prioritizing pregnant women and children launched under a new partnership.
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).
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.
The 5 Principles of Change
The Epicenter Strategy is a holistic strategy that builds a path to sustainable self-reliance by shifting the power to small scale producers and promoting community-led development.
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.
Small Loans, Big Impact
For mothers like Bitana, a small loan can be life-changing. With just a bit of financial support, she was able to grow her business, provide for her children, and invest in her community’s future. This story explores how access to financial tools unlocks the potential of women around the world.
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.
Women Leaders Reshaping Communities
Across India, elected women leaders are challenging the status quo.
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.
World Hunger Day 2024: Thriving Mothers. Thriving World.
Discover the collective efforts of our global partners as we unite on World Hunger Day 2024, driving impactful change around the world
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.
Thriving Mothers. Thriving World. Introducing the World Hunger Day 2024 Campaign
Malnutrition impacts 1 billion women in our world. We are calling for investment in their nutrition to create a world without hunger.
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...