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The Washington Weekly – May 7, 2012

In early 2012, The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, 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...

THP-Mexico Prioritizes Self-sufficiency

During the last half of 2012, THP-Mexico had its first inter-regional meeting and worked with 21,380 grassroots partners across 22 communities of nine municipalities in three states: Oaxaca, Chiapas and Zacatecas. In Chiapas community partners received training from the National Institute for Cooperatives Development to begin to commercializa products in New York. In Zacatecas, THP Mexico help revised current plans for the poultry farm.

THP-Bangladesh Ensures Stronger Governance, Partnerships and Goals for Community Development

In the last half of 2012, THP-Bangladesh mapped out clear goals for community development, ensured good governance in 80 Union Parishads (local government bodies), reported stronger partnerships and celebrated National Girl Child Advocacy Day, the 4th National Convention of the Unleashed Women Network, and the 15th National Youth Conference.

THP-Mozambique Celebrates New Maternity Ward and Moves Forward in Food Security

THP-Mozambique celebrated hard earned accomplishments with the inauguration of its Health Center in Chókwè Epicenter featuring the District Administrator government officials and local leaders and nearly 500 epicenter partners. Officials cut the ribbon of a new maternity ward during this event. Alongside the inauguration schedule, THP-Mozambique was able to make many new microfinance partners, introduce experimental fish farming projects and increased revenues.

Student-Led International Talent Show Raises Funds for the End of Hunger

On March 23, 2013, students from Novi High School in Michigan hosted the their 3rd Annual International Talent Show which raised awareness and funds for The Hunger Project. The event was organized by International Baccalaureate (IB) students and the show featured 15...

Earth Day 2013: The Face of Climate Change

This year’s Earth Day theme is The Face of Climate Change. Conversations about the environment and climate change are often accompanied by images of inclement weather, melting ice caps and barren fields. But what we don’t see often are the faces of individuals for...

10 Things You Need to Know About Hunger in 2013

How many hungry people are there in the world and is the number going down? What effect does hunger have on children and what can we do to help them? Here are 10 facts that go some way to explaining why hunger is the single biggest solvable problem facing the world...

The Washington Weekly – April 15, 2013

The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, is in 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 Washington Weekly. Both...

The Washington Weekly – April 10, 2013

The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, is in 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 Washington Weekly. Greetings...

Jaldu Epicenter Savings and Credit Cooperative Honored for Outstanding Achievement

Gudatu Saving and Credit Cooperative (SACCO), or rural bank, of The Hunger Project’s Jaldu Epicenter in Ethiopia has been awarded two cups and certificates for its outstanding work in mobilizing the highest number of women members and the highest saving amounts among other SACCOs at the regional and federal levels.

The 2013 Human Development Report: The Rise of the Global South

The 2013 Human Development Report, The Rise of the South: Human Progress in a Diverse World was released on March 14 in Mexico by President Enrique Pena Nieto of Mexico and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Helen Clark. This year's report...

The Washington Weekly – April 3, 2013

The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, is in 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 Washington Weekly. This Friday...

Team Changes for THP-New Zealand

The Hunger Project-New Zealand bids a fond farewell to Country Director Charlotte Reynolds and welcomes Ruth Osborne.

Celebrating 2013 International Women’s Day Around the World

Each year, The Hunger Project joins billions of people around the world in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) to honor and raise a voice for women around the world. Particularly relevant given recent violent acts against women, this year’s IWD theme was “A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women.” On March 8, 2013, thousands of women and men partnered with The Hunger Project around the world to advocate for equality, prosperity and empowerment for all women – see how.

The Washington Weekly – March 26, 2013

The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, is in 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 Washington Weekly. USAID...

More Than a Sandwich, It’s a Movement

Post submitted by Jamie Gilroy, a student activist with The Hunger Project's partner organization, FeelGood. As described on FeelGood's website, "Jamie Gilroy graduated from the University of Vermont in May 2012 where she served as an inspiring leader at the FeelGood...

The Hunger Project and Land O’Lakes International Development Host Panel on Governance and Halting Gender-Based Violence

As a part of the 2013 session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, The Hunger Project and Land O’Lakes International Development hosted a parallel event on March 12, 2013. The topic was Women, Governance and Halting Gender-Based Violence. The turnout was great...

World Water Day 2013: Water Cooperation

Our lives depend on water. Most people in the developed world have to walk only as far as the kitchen or bathroom taps to access clear water, safe from disease and pollutants – a convenience that is painfully unavailable for 783 million people on our planet. In the...

The Washington Weekly – March 17, 2013

The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, is in 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 Washington Weekly. Action:...

No Silence on Violence Against Women

Rita Sarin’s IWD 2013 Statement, No Silence on Violence Against Women

Rita Sarin, Country Director for The Hunger Project-India, issues a statment for International Women’s Day 2013 calling for an end to all types of violence against women in India and around the world.

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