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70th Anniversary: Declaration of Human Rights
On this, the 70th Anniversary of the Declaration for Human Rights, we celebrate this milestone document and recognize it as a chance for the world to reaffirm a commitment to human rights.
Take a Stand: Highlights From Our 2018 Fall Gala
At our Fall Gala weekend October 19-21, more than 300 Hunger Project activists, investors and staff joined together to stand FOR something. See photos, videos and highlights from the weekend.
Celebrate the GirlForce on Day of the Girl, Oct 11
The world’s most powerful change agents are committed young people who adapt faster and adopt fully. On October 11, celebrate the power the 600 million girls in the world for International Day of the Girl.
Community-led Development and Locus Merger
We are proud to announce that the Movement for Community-Led Development, launched by The Hunger Project in 2015, has merged with a complementary network of organizations called Locus.
New Report Reveals Critical Link Between Climate Change and Hunger
In a new global report, climate change has been identified as a key force behind the ongoing rise in global hunger, with 821 million people now facing undernutrition. Learn how they are linked and what you can do.
World Breastfeeding Week 2018
This year’s World Breastfeeding Week theme “Foundation for Life” emphasizes the importance of the unique window of opportunity early in a child’s life to shape healthier and more prosperous futures. The right nutrition has a profound impact on a child’s ability to grow, learn, and rise out of poverty.
World Hunger Day 2018: It’s About People
On May 28, 2018, join The Hunger Project in celebrating the eighth annual World Hunger Day! Hunger is not just about food. That’s why this year’s theme for World Hunger Day is Hunger: It’s About People. The day will highlight the importance of fostering self-reliance and upholding principles of human dignity!
Combating Malaria in Malawi
In Malawi, The Hunger Project partners with like-minded organizations to combat malaria by implementing community-led, transformative programs. The Hunger Project-Malawi recently reflected on its anti-malaria work, which includes trainings to build capacity among community health workers.
Bangladeshi Community Participates in Event to Halt Child Marriage
The Hunger Project-Bangladesh recently led a community-wide event to raise awareness of the harmful effects of child marriage and to highlight The Hunger Project’s commitment to empowering women and girls.
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....
Celebrating Earth Day 2018: End Plastic Pollution!
On April 22, The Hunger Project will join the global community to celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day is a world-wide call to action to address the effects of climate change, foster a sustainable and healthy environment and protect our planet for future generations.
Making a Comprehensive Law on Women’s and Children’s Rights in Bangladesh
Late last year, government officials and non-governmental organizations came together for the Bangladesh Parliamentary Caucus for Children’s Rights to advance their shared goal of advancing an agenda to combating sexual harassment, violence against women, and exploitation of children.
Dutch Network Celebrates 10 Years of Investment in Benin
This week, a group of Dutch investors embarked on a special journey to Benin to celebrate 10 years since the founding of their investment network, Katakle, which has been partnering with The Hunger Project since 2008.
The Hunger Project Leads International Delegation to UN Commission on the Status of Women
As part of the 62nd Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) taking place at United Nations Headquarters on March 12-23, 2018, The Hunger Project is currently leading an international delegation of community-level trainers, advocates and women activists from Hunger...
International Women’s Day 2018: Transforming Women’s Lives
March 8 is a day to honor the achievements of women and girls everywhere.
Policy Seminar: To Feed the World, Youth in Agriculture Required
The world’s population is expected to reach 9.5 billion by 2050. and a 60% increase in current food production levels will be needed to feed everyone. Meanwhile, the average age of farmers throughout Africa and Asia is currently 60. So who will grow the food and build...
Training Midwife Assistants with the Ghana Health Service
The Hunger Project-Ghana is partnering with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to train Community Health Nurses (CHN) as midwife assistants to address the shortage of midwives
Florencia Gains New Vision for Herself and Her Community
“Before THP, my vision was obscured. I thought I was worthless and that there was nothing else in the future for me.”
Regional Partnership in West Africa to Build Stronger Communities
The Hunger Project-Burkina Faso and The Hunger Project-Ghana have signed a cooperation agreement with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) – West Africa’s largest regional economic union.
2018’s Top 10 Opportunities for Women’s Empowerment and the End of Hunger
Who would have predicted the chaotic situation facing us as we head into 2018? Yet the great untold story continues to be the progress made by hundreds of millions of families in their exodus from poverty and hunger. Here are the opportunities I think The Hunger...
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