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Advocating for Youth Leadership to Achieve the SDGs
This report from Mary Kate Costello originally appeared on The Hunger Project Global Advocacy. Featured photo from official The Youth Assembly at The United Nations. In keeping with The Hunger Project’s priority to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals through...
Tsege Improves Family Nutrition with Thriving Moringa Farm
Tsege Nesk is a trained Moringa animator in Ethiopia. The “Miracle Moringa” tree is especially beneficial for pregnant women and new mothers. With support from her local epicenter, Tsege is running a thriving Moringa business and providing valuable nutrition to her family, including her new-born grandson, Abil.
International Women’s Day 2017: Women in the Changing World of Work
Along with millions of people around the globe, The Hunger Project will celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, a day that honors the achievements and calls attention to the rights of women. This year’s theme is “Women in the Changing World of Work.”
With a Microfinance Loan, Guiré is Able to Grow her Restaurant
With a microfinance loan, Guiré Salimata was able to grow her restaurant in Koussago Village in Burkina Faso and improve her family’s health and education.
Combating Violence Against Women in Benin through Community Leadership and Education
Violence and discrimination against women remains a pervasive challenge in Benin. To tackle this issue, we work with community partners through the Women’s Empowerment Program to empower local women through education and training.
Preventing the Spread of Malaria, Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS in Senegal
The Hunger Project-Senegal is proud to report the successful conclusion of another year’s participation in the IntraHealth malaria program. In the last year, trained extension workers with partner community-based organizations (CBOs) reached 17,000 individuals through 870 discussions on malaria.
In Ethiopia, Tsege is empowered to succeed and thrive as a single mother and farmer
Tsege Searko, a single mother in Ethiopia, was empowered after attending training and workshops to transform her small farm and help her family thrive.
Expanding Safe Water Enterprise Kiosks in Uganda
In 2013, The Hunger Project (Uganda, Australia and Germany) partnered with Siemens Stiftung and the SkyJuice Foundation to launch the Safe Water Enterprise. The Enterprise is a community-driven program that produces safe drinking water, sold at a reasonable rate to...
Apurbo Changes His Life Through Training
Apurbo changed his life by attending training sessions and work shops. Today, he is self-employed and thriving, and giving back to his community.
Challenging the Child Marriage Restraint Act In Bangladesh
In December 2016, The Bangladeshi Parliament discussed the Child Marriage Restraint Act 2016, a bill which ostensibly includes a special provision allowing child marriage at any age in “special cases,” such as “accidental” or “illegal” pregnancy, or where a marriage would protect a girl’s “honor.” The Hunger Project-Bangladesh participated in a march to try and halt it.
In Ghana, Victoria Adjemin Is an Active Change Agent in Her Community
Victoria Adjemin, from Atuobikrom Epicenter in Ghana, established her own shop through the epicenter Women’s Empowerment Program. Now, she is able to provide adequate support to her children’s health and education. Read her inspiring story.
Community Partners Lead Sustainability and Rainwater Harvesting Projects in Mexico
Community-led approaches to development has been critical to improving water and sanitation in in our program areas in Mexico. Learn more about the sustainability and rainwater harvesting projects led by our community partners.
Top 10 Hunger Project Milestones of 2016
In a year where the news has been dominated by divisive elections, The Hunger Project and the world quietly but powerfully advanced our shared strategy to “transform our world” by 2030 – crossing major milestones in our strategic goals and objectives. ...
The Hunger Project uses a new social networking app to inspire giving during the holiday season
The Hunger Project has partnered with raizn, a new social network dedicated to philanthropy and social good, to launch a fundraising campaign called #dinewithpurpose which encourages micro-donations when dining out.
Our Top Posts of 2016
2016 was a challenging yet inspiring, productive year for The Hunger Project. Check out what you “liked” the most on our social media channels in 2016.
In Ghana, Alesia Bua Shares the Many Lessons She has Learned about Self-Reliance
Alesia Bua, 32, of Aweregya Community under the Nsuta-Aweregya Epicenter, in Ghana, joined The Hunger Project after seeing how it had supported the building of a school and clinic as well as facilitated educational workshops for community members.
The Hunger Project-Uganda Celebrates World AIDS Day with Event and Focus on Child Marriage
The Hunger Project-Uganda celebrated World AIDS Day on December 7, with an event attended by over 500 people. The day built awareness around HIV/AIDS and testing, and also focused on child marriage and it’s role in spreading the infection.
#GivingTuesday: Pick A Story, Share It, Change Lives
This #GivingTuesday, pick a story below that resonates with you, share it on Facebook and tag a friend asking them to share that story of empowerment.
Take Action Against Gender-Based Violence: 16 Days of Activism
From November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to December 10, Human Rights Day, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign is a time to incite action to end violence against women and girls around the world.
World Toilet Day: Ensuring Sanitation for All
World Toilet Day, on November 19th, is a day to raise awareness and inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis, an issue that is often overlooked, ignored or seen as “taboo.” Learn why toilets are so important to sustainable development and health.
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