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World Food Day 2017: Change the Future of Migration
The Hunger Project marks World Food Day on October 16 to raise awareness of hunger and malnutrition and inspire actions to eliminate hunger for good.
International Day of the Girl Child 2017
Every year, we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child to highlight the world’s 1.1 billion girls as a source of power, energy and creativity.
In Wake of Earthquake, THP-Mexico Advocates for Gender-focused, Community-led Reconstruction
In response to the recent earthquakes, our staff team in Mexico is calling for a reconstruction that is led by the affected communities themselves.
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.
Ebay’s Women in Technology Join Unleashed Women Fundraising Campaign
Ebay’s Women in Technology join The Hunger Project’s global fundraising campaign, Unleashed Women to empower women and men worldwide.
New UN Report Shows Increase in Number of People Living in Hunger
There are now 815 million people living in hunger, with the increase largely due to conflict, and often compounded by climate-related shocks. Despite this sobering news, the world has made progress.
Data Workshops in Ghana
THP-Ghana recently hosted a series of workshops in three epicenters that have just declared self-reliance, sharing data findings with the local community.
Aby’s Entrepreneurship Empowers Her Family and Women in Her Community
A woman of action, Aby has become a key driver of awareness-generating activities and an advocate for the challenges faced by women in her community.
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.
The Hunger Project Launches Mexico Chapter of Community-Led Development
At an event at Mexico’s Foreign Ministry on August 3, The Hunger Project launched the Mexican chapter of the Movement for Community-led Development (CLD).
Ban Hunger and Poverty – Not People
New York, July 19, 2017 - On the sidelines of the 2017 UN High-Level Political Forum last month in New York, we hosted a side event to discuss the effects of migration on gender equality and development. The event was co-organized by The Hunger Project and Church...
Gaining Confidence to Improve Food Security: Julien’s Story
At the heart of Julien’s story is the realization that knowledge and training are tools that can empower and turn one’s life completely around.
International Youth Day 2017: Youth Building Peace
The Hunger Project celebrates International Youth Day 2017, which this year focuses on “Youth Building Peace.” Learn more about our work empowering youth!
World Breastfeeding Week 2017: Sustaining Breastfeeding Together
The Hunger Project celebrates World Breastfeeding Week from August 1-7, a time to galvanize a variety of actions and engage with a wide range of actors around the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding.
The Hunger Project Mourns Passing of Beloved Staff Leader Professor Idrissa Dicko
It is with great sadness that The Hunger Project family around the world mourns Prof. Dicko, our Vice President of Africa Programs and beloved staff member for more than 20 years.
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.
How THP-Benin Raises Gender Awareness Through Theater
The Hunger Project- Benin is using theater and community outreach to raise awareness of women’s empowerment issues, including child marriage.
As UN High-Level Forum Kicks Off, A Look at 10 Ways to #ShiftThePower
How can we track progress on “localizing the SDGs” and building strong communities? I had a striking experience this Spring in rural Benin (photo above). Young villagers were learning to use the web at their Hunger Project epicenter. What were they looking up? How to...
World Youth Skills Day 2017: Skills for the Future of Work
This year, The Hunger Project joins the global community in marking World Youth Skills Day, on the topic of “Skills for the Future of Work.”
Community-Led Development at 2017 InterAction Forum
The Hunger Project’s Executive Vice President, John Coonrod, recently moderated a panel discussion on community-led development (CLD) during the annual InterAction Forum that took place in Washington, DC from June 20-22, 2017. The panel, titled “Leaving No Voice...
Community Leaders Shine at Skoll
At Skoll World Forum 2022, a Hunger Project community leader from Ghana, shared her leadership story. Hosted by One Village Partners and Movement for Community-led Development.
Celebrating the Impact of Young Climate Activists at Skoll, CSW
In our commitment to elevating young voices, in early 2022 we had the honor of hosting two events highlighting the impact of young climate activists from around the world at the UN Commission on the Status of Women and the Skoll World Forum.
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.
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.
10 Simple Ways to Give This Holiday Season
Now more than ever, it’s important to call attention to inequitable access to resources. Invest in the end of hunger this holiday season.
We Call for an Inclusive COP26
We call for an Inclusive UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) that virtually includes the voices of those most affected by climate change.
We are one: Highlights from our 2021 Fall Event
On October 16, 2021, the Hunger Project family came together for a hybrid virtual and in-person Fall Event to declare: We are one. See highlights from the evening.
How can ending hunger address climate change?
The Hunger Project hosted a panel discussion as part of Climate Week NYC to explore the relationship between hunger and climate change.
World Food Day 2021: Our actions are our future. Better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life.
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