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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...
The “Miracle” Moringa Tree
Native to northern India, the drought-tolerant moringa tree is now grown throughout Asia, South America and Africa. As a crop, the moringa tree’s durability and rapid growth (up to 10 feet each year!) make it ideal for low-income, rural communities. Often called “the...
New Study Says Uganda Farmer Field Schools Promote Climate Change Resilience
The new study shows the efficacy of Farmer Field Schools in empowering farmers to adapt to climate change.
THP Mourns Loss of Africa Prize Laureate Ketumile Masire of Botswana
Former President of Botswana Ketumile Masire died in the capital city of Gaborone on June 22 at age 91. The Hunger Project deeply mourns his loss.
With Safe Storage, Mbale Food Bank Promotes Food Security
The food bank promotes local food security by providing farmers with a safe place to store their grains during the off-season.
In Uganda, Namukasa Starts Saving for Her Future
At just 10 years old, Namukasa is investing in her own education and future after participating in The Hunger Project-Uganda’s training on microfinance.
From Poverty to Empowerment: Moises’ Story
Moises shares his story of how he has transformed his condition from one of poverty to one of self-confidence and empowerment.
Leadership Expert Suzanne Mayo Frindt Appointed President and CEO
Suzanne brings over 25 years of experience working with top executives, astute financial and fundraising skills and a deep understanding of The Hunger Project’s work.
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