The Hunger Project: Empowering People to End Their Own Hunger

Who We Are

We believe in a world where every woman, man and child leads a healthy, fulfilling life of self-reliance and dignity.

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Our Work

In Benin, Louise Lagni is leading the charge in her community.

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News & Headlines

In October 2017, leaders from Africa, South Asia and Latin America joined us in NYC to celebrate 40 years of our work transforming the world.

Knowledge Center

Know your facts: Read the latest figures about hunger & poverty.

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We've moved!! Our new address is: 110 West 30th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10001

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Fall Gala: Take A Stand

At this year's Annual Fall Gala in NYC, we invite you to Take A Stand for Human Dignity, Gender Equality and the End of Hunger!

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Empowering Women

It's never too late to take charge of your own life. Watch Magret's powerful journey from poverty to empowerment through Adult Literacy classes.

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It's About People

Hunger is about more than just food. It's about people. Over the past 40 years, we've been working to change how the world thinks about hunger.

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Transforming Mindsets

Our vision is a world where every woman, man and child leads a healthy, fulfilling life of self-reliance and dignity.

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Know Your Facts

World hunger is a complex issue. Read the latest facts and figures about hunger, poverty, health, nutrition & more.

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Celebrate the GirlForce on Day of the Girl, Oct 11

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.

Community-led Development and Locus Merger

We are proud to announce that the Movement for Community-Led Development, launched by The Hunger Project in 2015, has merged with a complementary network of organizations called Locus.

New Report Reveals Critical Link Between Climate Change and Hunger

In a new global report, climate change has been identified as a key force behind the ongoing rise in global hunger, with 821 million people now facing undernutrition. Learn how they are linked and what you can do.

World Breastfeeding Week 2018

This year’s World Breastfeeding Week theme “Foundation for Life” emphasizes the importance of the unique window of opportunity early in a child’s life to shape healthier and more prosperous futures. The right nutrition has a profound impact on a child’s ability to grow, learn, and rise out of poverty.

5 Reasons to Invest Now

The Hunger Project is a global movement of people working in authentic partnership for the sustainable end of hunger. Find out what it means to be a Hunger Project investor.