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Celebrate Our Equal Future this International Day of the Girl 2020
The world’s most powerful change agents are committed young people who adapt faster and adopt fully. On October 11, celebrate the power the 600 million girls in the world for International Day of the Girl.
COVID-19 Response & Resources
As the global community continues to adjust to the daily challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, we at The Hunger Project remain committed to mitigating its impact. The core tenets of our work are as relevant as ever. We continue to support...
Youth Organization FeelGood Joins The Hunger Project
No movement in modern history has succeeded without the active participation of youth. For 15 years, The Hunger Project has partnered with FeelGood, a youth-led movement focused on mobilizing university students across 25 college campuses in the United States to...
New Report Explores High Threshold for Affordable Healthy Diets
SOFI 2020: Transforming Food Systems for Affordable Healthy Diets. The 2020 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report released in July 2020 explores the ongoing rise in global hunger. Since the world committed to ending food insecurity and malnutrition...
To end world hunger, #WeNeedWHO. Why we support the World Health Organization.
The Trump Administration has sent a letter to the United Nations withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). The Hunger Project, in its commitment to the global goal of ending world hunger by 2030, strongly urges the Administration to...
Prominent business leader Koosum Kalyan joins the Global Board of The Hunger Project.
The Hunger Project is pleased to welcome prominent business leader, Koosum Kalyan, as a newly appointed member of our Global Board of Directors. A South African citizen, Ms. Kalyan is a dedicated changemaker in Africa. She served as a Senior Business Development...
World Hunger Day 2020
May 28, 2020 is the 10th Annual World Hunger Day and The Hunger Project is bringing awareness to the more than 820 million people living in chronic hunger during an unprecedented global crisis.
COVID-19 Resilient Communities: Addressing Food Security
The lines between chronic hunger and acute hunger, known as famine, are blurry. Especially now, as the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are rapidly changing conditions in communities around the world.
Community Response to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting life in every part of our world and we are seeing, first hand, how critical is to leverage ingenuity and strength at the local level. Learn how Hunger Project communities are responding.
Our Response to COVID-19
As a civil society leader, The Hunger Project has put strict measures in place to protect the health and safety of our program partners and staff around the world.
International Women’s Day 2020: Generation Equality
On March 8, 2020, The Hunger Project recognizes International Women’s Day, a day that calls on our global community to take innovative action for equality.
Mourning the Loss of Honorary Board Member, Javier Pérez de Cuéllar
Remembering the life and impact of Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, long-time Honorary Board Member for The Hunger Project.
New Leadership on Global Board of Directors
On October 10, 2019, Steven J. Sherwood completed his ten-year term as Chair of The Hunger Project’s Global Board, to be succeeded by long-time board member, Sheree Stomberg.
Orange the World: 16 Days Of Activism Against Gender-based Violence
November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, marks the start of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
Courage to Connect: Highlights from Our 2019 Fall Event Weekend
During our Fall Event weekend October 11-13, Hunger Project activists, investors and staff made courageous connections for a better world.
The Hunger Project Celebrates World Food Day 2019
This year, World Food Day turns an eye to the ultimate goal: Healthy Diets for a #ZeroHunger World. It calls for action across sectors to make healthy and sustainable diets affordable and accessible to everyone.
Celebrate Girlforce on International Day of the Girl 2019
The world’s most powerful change agents are committed young people who adapt faster and adopt fully. On October 11, celebrate the power the 600 million girls in the world for International Day of the Girl.
Mourning the Loss of Valerie Harper, Activist Investor
It is with a heavy heart that we report the loss of a dear friend, Valerie Harper. She was deeply committed to the empowerment of people and we were honored to count her among the first enrolled in our work in 1977.
The Hunger Project Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week 2019
World Breastfeeding Week is August 1-7, 2019. Learn why breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival.
New Report Links Economic Vulnerability and Rising Food Insecurity
The newly released 2019 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report explores the ongoing rise in global hunger in light of economic vulnerability.
Access Ends Hunger: World Hunger Day
On May 28, 2021, we mark the 10th Anniversary of World Hunger Day. This year, we draw attention to the reality that more people are living in or at risk of experiencing chronic hunger than ever before, in large part due to COVID-19.
We Stand with India
As COVID cases across India rise to devastating levels, we stand in solidarity with our community partners and staff who are on the frontlines of this human crisis.
Adebar Fights Child Marriage in Ethiopia
Adebar fights her own child marriage and pursues an education in rural Ethiopia through the Her Choice program.
The Gender Equality Conversation
Each March, the world comes together in conversation to elevate the voices of women. This year, we highlighted the realities of women living through the pandemic.
20 Years of Sustainable Livelihoods in Uganda
For more than 20 years, THP-Uganda has made eco-farming and sustainable livelihoods a reality for thousands of people, marking a significant step towards a sustainable end to hunger.
A New Era of Sustainability Between Technology and Humanity
The Hunger Project and global thought leaders engage in a timely discussion with Wayout International on the new era of synergy between technology and humanity.
Anju Organizes Hygiene and Food Distribution
Anju Moyna, a long-time volunteer community leader, was determined to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in her district.
Aisha Creates Access to Healthcare Amid a Pandemic
As lockdowns went into place in Uganda in 2020, local leader Aisha worked to ensure that women in her community had access to family planning services.
Liliana Shares Critical COVID Resources
When the pandemic began, Liliana Martinez worked to translate critical information into her native language of Mazateca.
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