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Special Appeal: Indigenous Communities in Peru Face Food Emergency After Flooding
More than 1,000 people are facing food shortages in Northern Peru after the Cachiyacu River flooded and destroyed their crops on April 27, 2016. Learn how you can help.
Tarcila Rivera Zea Elected to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Tarcila Rivera Zea, Founder of Chirapaq, The Hunger Project’s partner organization in Peru, was elected to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues for the period 2017-2019.
Australian Business Leader Appointed to Global Board
Australian business leader Roger Massy-Greene has been appointed as a new member of our Global Board of Directors.
Q+A: Community Leaders on the Status and Progress of Zuza Epicenter in Mozambique
Megan Colnar, Director of Monitoring and Evaluation at The Hunger Project, recently traveled to Zuza Epicenter in Mozambique. She witnessed how community members explore and participate in understanding data about their communities. These forums provide an opportunity...
Celebrating the Power of Youth in Bangladesh: Active Citizens Achievers Summit
The Active Citizens Chittagong Regional Achievers Summit, held on March 27th, encouraged and motivated youth to promote and develop an improved society in their communities in Bangladesh.
Biofarms Support Livelihoods and Restore Degraded Environments
At Machakel Epicenter in Ethiopia, a ‘Biofarm’ was constructed in a partnership between The Hunger Project and Bioeconomy Africa. The Integrated Bio-economy System, or IBS, is a community driven, holistic approach that aims to improve livelihoods, incomes and assets....
Celebrating Earth Day 2016: Trees for Earth
On April 22, Earth Day, The Hunger Project will join the rest of the world to celebrate the environment and mobilize the global community to foster a healthy, sustainable environment, address climate change and protect the Earth for future generations. Learn more!
Ghana Epicenters Achieve Targets for Self-Reliance
We are thrilled to announce that three epicenters in Ghana — Atuobikrom, Akotekrom and Nsuta-Aweregya Epicenters — have achieved the targets they set for declaring their self-reliance.
Leading Philanthropic Organization Invests in The Hunger Project-India and Women’s Empowerment
Dasra, a leading philanthropic organization, will be funding The Hunger Project’s work in the state of Bihar over the next three years, affecting more than 700 elected women representatives through various interventions.
In Burkina Faso, Building a Resilient Community Against Disease
David Podiagué from Burkina Faso is a 33-year-old licensed nurse who has been working with the Center of Health and Social advancement at the Boulkon Epicenter since 2010. David has witnessed firsthand the benefits that the epicenter has garnered through a partnership...
Mexico, India and Bangladesh March for Gender Equality: International Women’s Day Recap
On March 8, The Hunger Project, together with billions of people around the world, celebrated International Women’s Day. The theme this year was “Planet 50/50: Step it Up for Gender Equality.”
El Niño Causes Severe Drought in Ethiopia
The current drought in Ethiopia linked to the El-Niño weather pattern is the worst drought the country has experienced in decades.
In Mozambique, a Community Works to Provide Clean Water Close to Home
At the Chokwe epicenter in Mozambique, access to clean water became a key challenge as the primary source of water for the community was highly salinated due to flooding. In order to tackle this issue, The Hunger Project-Mozambique was able to form a partership to implement a rainwater harvesting and storage system.
Better Water, Better Jobs: World Water Day 2016
March 22nd is World Water Day, a day to learn more about water-related issues and inspire people around the globe to take action and make a difference.
Flooding and Drought Causes Food Crisis in Malawi
Devastating floods and a detrimental weather pattern have caused a severe food crisis in Malawi. Tens of millions of people have been affected across Southern Africa, and Malawi is facing its worst food crisis in a decade with 2.8 million people at risk of hunger.
FIKA Coffee Selling Limited Edition Macarons To Support The Hunger Project for International Women’s Day
FIKA Coffee unveiled its limited edition lingonberry macaron, developed for The Hunger Project in honor of International Women’s Day. The macaroon will be sold at Fika’s 17 Manhattan locations from March 7 – 20.
In Ethiopia, Dado raises five nephews on her own and vows to lift her community out of poverty
Dado dropped out of school at grade seven to take care of her five nephews after her brother passed away. Now an epicenter leader, she vows to combat poverty in her community.
International Women’s Day 2016: Step It Up for Gender Equality
March 8 is International Women’s Day, a day to honor women around the world, reflect on progress made and call for continued focus on achieving gender equality. The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality.”
Fairer Elections in India: Calling For an End To Discriminatory Practices that Target Poor Women
A group of Elected Women Representatives (EWR) have been advocating for a fairer process in the upcoming elections in Bihar, a state in the Northern part of India.
Laurinda: Becoming an Empowered Businesswoman and Community Leader through Microfinance
After expanding her business, Laurinda has taken on the challenges in her community and put herself in the position to empower others.
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