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The Hunger Project Featured on Online Philanthropic Library
The Hunger Project (THP) is proud to join the nearly 90 non-profit organizations featured in the recently launched Laura and John Arnold Foundation (LJAF) Giving Library. The site, as described in the LJAF press release, is “an innovative online library dedicated to...
The Washington Weekly – August 28, 2012
The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, has moved from New York City to Washington, DC to strengthen THP's seat at the table of international development. Each week, John sends us insight into issues of health, policy, human rights and more by way of the...
World Malaria Day
Today is World Malaria Day! Instituted in 2007 by the World Health Assembly to recognize the global effort to provide effective control of malaria, World Malaria Day is an opportunity for international actors and countries to expand the conversation on fighting the...
The Hunger Project on Pinterest
We at The Hunger Project are always working on new and creative ways to engage with you, our investors and activists -- that's why you can find us on Pinterest! Pinterest is a virtual pinboard where people and organizations gather and share pictures, videos and...
The Washington Weekly – August 20, 2012
The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, has moved from New York City to Washington, DC to strengthen THP's seat at the table of international development. Each week, John sends us insight into issues of health, policy, human rights and more by way of the...
Roadmap for Continued U.S. Leadership to End Global Hunger
In the wake of the global food price crisis of 2008, a broad-based coalition of non-governmental organizations, advocacy groups and faith-based organizations developed a document entitled The Roadmap to End Global Hunger. It was endorsed by more than 40 organizations...
UK Steps Up Development Conversations
Earlier this month, world leaders joined together at the London Summit on Family Planning – cosponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and UK Aid. David Cameron, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, opened the Summit, stating, “In a way, it is so simple –...
The Washington Weekly – July 24, 2012
The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, has moved from New York City to Washington, DC to strengthen THP's seat at the table of international development. Each week, John sends us insight into issues of health, policy, human rights and more by way of the...
The Washington Weekly – July 17, 2012
The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, has moved from New York City to Washington, DC to strengthen THP's seat at the table of international development. Each week, John sends us insight into issues of health, policy, human rights and more by way of the...
Financial Access Taken for Granted, No Less Crucial
In a recent article on financial access, Tilman Ehrbeck, the CEO of CGAP (an independent microfinance policy and research center housed at the World Bank) reminds us why it is so important. As he says: "Imagine life without access to formal financial services: without...
Activist from Bangladesh Shares Her Story in Korea
Last week, Ame, an activist with THP-Bangladesh and representative of Youth Ending Hunger, visited Ewha Women’s University’s Global Empowerment Program (EGEP) in Korea. Ame shared her experiences with and efforts to combat sexual harassment, known as ‘eve teasing’ in...
The Washington Weekly – July 9, 2012
The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, has moved from New York City to Washington, DC to strengthen THP's seat at the table of international development. Each week, John sends us insight into issues of health, policy, human rights and more by way of the...
Video: The UN Secretary-General’s Zero Hunger Challenge
In late June, the world’s leaders gathered for the UN Conference on Sustainable Development – known as “Rio+ 20” – to grapple with how to protect the environment as our global community seeks to end poverty and promote sustainable development. During the meetings, UN...
The Washington Weekly – July 2, 2012
The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, has moved from New York City to Washington, DC to strengthen THP's seat at the table of international development. Each week, John sends us insight into issues of health, policy, human rights and more by way of the...
Ending World Hunger as a 4th Grader
At the beginning of the school year Ms. Smith’s 4th grade class (pictured) took an enormous leap – across the oceans, around the world and into the lives of millions of people working to end their own hunger in Africa, South Asia and Latin America. With bake sales and...
Believing in Success at Every Age
Mzee Erick Kafuruma is 74 years old, a retired soldier and agriculturalist. He is very passionate about change in the community and had always looked for ways to inspire people to work hard, adapt to change and show progress in the community.
Clean Water from Epicenter Borehole Unites Community of Women
Rakiéta Ouédraogo, a member of Boulkon Epicenter in Burkina Faso, shares her experience of how the installation of the water borehole at the epicenter significantly changed her life.
Former Abuse Victim Empowers Women to Fight Violence
It is challenging as a woman in Bangladesh to thrive in a male-dominated society. A strong woman has to be a survivor. Manowara Afroz Saleha is a model of such a powerful woman. From childhood, Saleha dreamed of being a teacher and someone who worked for the development and betterment of society.
Local Leader Involved in Microfinance, Education, Epicenter Management
As a powerful leader in Namarel Epicenter, Mariame Harouna Ba’s mobilizes women, men, local and administrative authorities to strive for a better future.
The Washington Weekly – June 22, 2012
The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, has moved from New York City to Washington, DC to strengthen THP's seat at the table of international development. Each week, John sends us insight into issues of health, policy, human rights and more by way of the...
Celebrating the International Day of Rural Women
According to the World Bank, rural women comprise 43 percent of the agricultural labor force, and produce, process and prepare much of the food available. Indeed, women have the primary responsibility for food security. Despite this, they are often given little...
With Knowledge and Training, One Man Sets Out to Live his Dream
In the face of financial woes, Rahim managed to establish his own compost farm, showing that dreams can come true despite hardships.
World Food Day 2015: Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
On October 16, join The Hunger Project in celebrating World Food Day—a day to heighten public awareness about the interconnection of agriculture, food security and world hunger. The theme, “Social Protection and Agriculture: Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty,”...
International Day of the Girl Child 2015
This Day of the Girl Child we focus on the progress of the last 15 years, and what needs to be changed to create fully equality for girls by 2030.
Eusebia Pua Chanchari: Health Promoter
Eusebi from Peru is a health promoter who is teaching her community about proper nutrition and much more.
Renowned Indigenous Rights Activist Joins Hunger Project Board of Directors
Renowned indigenous rights activist, Dr. Myrna Cunningham, has been appointed as the newest member of The Hunger Project’s Global Board of Directors.
Community Members Celebrate the Importance of Female Condoms in Malawi
In order to help educate the public and promote female condom use in Malawi, The Hunger Project facilitated the third annual Global Female Condom Day on September 16, 2015. Read on to see how the important day was celebrated.
Doberman and The Hunger Project Host Event on Self-Reliance and Social Innovation
Experience Design Firm Doberman and The Hunger Project held an energizing, inspiring discussion around how their organizations are using social innovation and developing self-reliance to influence change around the world.
President and CEO of The Hunger Project Addresses The United Nations on Ending Poverty and Hunger
President and CEO of The Hunger Project presented at United Nations Summit on the Post-2015 Agenda on Ending Poverty and Hunger. Read her powerful speech.
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