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2013 Annual Report Now Available!
This report highlights our work to end hunger in 14,000 communities throughout Africa, South Asia and Latin America as well as our global advocacy efforts in 22 countries. We sustained and grew our vibrant movement of people who know the end of chronic hunger and abject poverty is possible — and that each of us can do something to make it happen.
Latest UN Report on Sustaining Human Progress
Every society is confronted with varying degrees of risks and instability, however, not all communities are affected the same way; nor does every group recover with ease after a state of emergency. The 2014 report outlines the structural and life cycle vulnerabilities that influence human development and impede sustainable progress, while presenting different ways to strengthen resilience against future shocks.
Burkina Welcomes Partnership with UNICEF
It has been a very exciting summer at The Hunger Project-Burkina Faso. Boulkon Epicenter welcomed the Head of the Health and Nutrition Department of UNICEF and a specialist in community health on June 6. Over the course of their visit they met with animators and health program leaders.
Senegal Embraces “Green Microfinance”
The National Agency of Eco-Villages (ANEV) and the Japanese International Cooperation Agency signed an agreement with the Coki Epicenter Rural Bank to implement the Environmental Protection and Financial Sustainability Program. The program aims to promote the use of biodigesters that convert waste into renewable energy.
A Better Future for Our Children
Learn more about Rukia Tiga’s journey to better access to water, sanitation and hygiene for her children’s school.
Energetic and Inspired Women Forming a Hunger-free Society
Read about Tasly’s journey as a community leader and a catalyst for change among women in her village.
Empowering Women to Reach Business Goals
“More women are looking to organize a group in order to obtain credit to finance and strengthen their business activities. We sincerely hope that this goes on.” Hear about one woman’s journey to empowerment through Hunger Project programs.
What I’ve Learned From Using Organic Manure
“New agricultural practices have enabled our community to increase agricultural production and improve our food security.” Read one man’s experience with The Hunger Project’s agricultural programs.
Lotto Winnings Awarded to Sweden’s Girl Platform
On June 25, 2014, it was announced that The Hunger Project-Sweden was awarded 7 million Swedish krona (USD 1.02 million) from the Postcode Lottery to found the Girl Platform. The Girl Platform is designed to serve as a meeting place for everyone in Sweden who works for the rights of girls and creates a platform to discuss maintaining momentum and building lasting change, both locally and globally.
Health Center Inauguration at Namayumba Epicenter
Two years after the inauguration of the Namayumba Epicenter, the health center, which was not previously operational due to lack of medicine and medical equipment, is now up and running.
New Planning and Decentralization Partnership in Burkina Faso
Under the leadership of Country Director Evariste Yaogho, The Hunger Project-Burkina Faso signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Decentralization.
No Internet Connection? No Problem: Collecting Mobile Data in Rural Communities
Throughout Africa, South Asia and Latin America, Hunger Project programs operate in rural and sometimes remote communities. Since we began monitoring programs using cutting-edge mobile technology, areas without internet connection have posed a challenge for our...
Partnerships to Advance Development in San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí community partners are committed to making their community what they want it to be, and they’ve decided such an endeavor cannot be done alone.
Green Stoves Improve Health of Community Members in Mexico
Traditional stoves in the villages where we work in Mexico fill houses with smoke that the whole family breathes in, creating poor health conditions from poor air quality. Read how The Hunger Project-Mexico is partnering with Water for Humans to improve community health and support environmental sustainability.
PostCode Lottery Visits Kachindamoto Epicenter in Malawi
In a great partnership between The Hunger Project-Sweden and The Hunger Project-Malawi, a team of visitors from PostCode Lottery visited Kachindamoto Epicenter in Malawi last month. PostCode Lottery, a lottery designed to raise funds for organizations “who work for a better world,” is a key part of The Hunger Project’s investor family in Sweden.
New IPCC Report Sheds Light on the Growing Impacts of Climate Change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) most recent report titled Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability offers assessments on social and environmental impacts of climate change and sustainable development. It affirms the need to...
#SeeMoreDoBetter: The Hunger Project Featured on InterAction’s New NGO Aid Map
The Hunger Project is proud to be a part of InterAction’s new NGO Aid Map. The NGO Aid Map aims to make publicly available data on international development and humanitarian response more accessible to everyone.
Past, Present and Future: New IFPRI Report Frames Past Achievements and New Challenges for a Post-2015 Agenda
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) recently released its 2013 Global Food Policy Report. The Report outlines recent achievements, goals, and challenges in food policy amidst the impending Post-2015 Agenda. Significant strides have been made in...
A Working Framework for 2030: Sustainable Development Goals
We are pleased to announce that The UN Open Working Group has released its Draft of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the Post 2015 Agenda. As an organization that is dedicated to a holistic and integrated approach to end world hunger, we were excited to...
Hunger Project Wins Data Collection Award
For its exemplary use of mobile data collection tools ,The Hunger Project was honored to receive the Distinguished Project Award from iFormBuilder in May 2014.
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