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Simple Cereal Grinder Increases Efficiency, Builds Community of Women

With the installation of the grinding mill in Sinkouinssi Epicenter as a part of THP-Burkina Faso’s development outreach, women like Panatigri Safiatou spend less time hand-grinding and devote more time to income-generative activities or instructional classes.

Rennovated School Draws Students, Teachers

Bortene School is located in one of the villages of Enemore Epicenter. THP-Ethiopia, in partnership with the community, made major school renovations last year attracting a large community of students, parents, and teachers.

The Washington Weekly – June 15, 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...

FAO’s 100 Facts You Should Know Before Rio

Rio+20 kicks off in less than two weeks, on June 20. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) wants you to be ready -- and paying attention. Don't miss these 100 crucial facts explaining the link between people, food and the environment....

The Washington Weekly – June 6, 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...

Thinking About Collective Action – Community Intervention for School Innovation

THP-Ethiopia constructed the Suda Literacy center aiming to support the informal education program for pre-school age children and the adult literacy program.

The Washington Weekly – May 29, 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 Hunger Day 2012: Raise Your Voice!

The Hunger Project partners and staff from around the world join together on May 28, 2012 to honor World Hunger Day. We are one voice in the mission to end hunger and poverty and we want YOU to join us! From Ghana to Mexico, New York to Sweden, and around the world,...

Celebrating World Hunger Day 2012

Millions of people are taking steps to end their own hunger in partnership with The Hunger Project and we're celebrating! Join us in honoring World Hunger Day this Monday, May 28. 925 million people do not have enough food to eat to lead healthy and productive lives....

Graduate Student Consults with THP-Bangladesh

Reetika Joshi (pictured here in black jacket) is a member of the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) team of consultants from Columbia University in New York City working with the THP Global Office and THP-Bangladesh on a Gender Impact Assessment. This...

President Obama Makes Historic Speech on Nutrition and Food Security

Last Friday, for the first time in American history, a sitting US President gave an address on ending world hunger. That same week he gave a strong endorsement of 1,000 Days nutrition and brought four African leaders to Washington DC (three of them from THP program...

Give and Get: More Creative Ways to Invest in the End of Hunger

We work tirelessly to develop new and creative ways for you to invest in the end of hunger. This week, we’re excited to bring you two sites that let you do just that – and get something in return! Make a Video, Be an Inspiration First up is Steaz where you can make a...

A Review: The 12th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, Part 3 – Joanna Bichsel

In April 2012, Nobel Peace Prize Laureates from around the world gathered in Chicago for the first ever US-hosted World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates to discuss pressing issues and share wisdom with students, youth and professionals. The Hunger Project sent a...

The Washington Weekly – May 15, 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...

Chirapaq Director Appointed to New UN Women Civil Society Advisory Group

In May 2012, UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet announced the members of her Global Civil Society Advisory Group. We at The Hunger Project are proud to announce that Tarcila Rivera Zea, Director of Chirapaq, our partner organization in Peru, has been...

A Review: The 12th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, Part 2 – Rachel Rubenstein

In April 2012, Nobel Peace Prize Laureates from around the world gathered in Chicago for the first ever US-hosted World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates to discuss pressing issues and share wisdom with students, youth and professionals. The Hunger Project sent a...

NGOs Must Work to Build Local Capacity

The Paris Declaration and Accra Agenda demand increased locally-driven development. Yet the ability to identify development needs – and plan and execute a program promoting development – requires an institutional capacity that local governments and NGOs may lack....

THP-New Zealand Holds Successful Movie Night!

One Wednesday, March 21, The Hunger Project-New Zealand held a movie night to raise funds for Hunger Project programs around the world, raising more money in a single evening than they ever have before. Congrats everyone! A report of the evening from THP-NZ: We held a...

Updates from Mozambique: Leadership Gathers for Semiannual Board Meeting

May 2012 CEO, Mary Ellen McNish, and Vice President for Advancement, Betsy Deisroth, are sending us live-updates from Mozambique, where Hunger Project leadership has gathered for the semiannual Global Board Meeting. Check back here for updates or follow along on...

1,000 Days: An Overview from Executive Director Lucy Sullivan

During The Hunger Project's National Leadership Conference, held in New York March 31-April 1, 2012 Lucy M Sullivan, the Executive Director of 1,000 Days, explained the importance of maternal and early childhood nutrition to a selected group of activists, investors...

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