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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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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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.

Who We Are

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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Start With Women

We start with women, mobilize entire communities into self-reliant action and foster effective partnerships with local governments.

Our Approach

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.

World Hunger Day 2018: It’s About People

On May 28, 2018, join The Hunger Project in celebrating the eighth annual World Hunger Day! Hunger is not just about food. That’s why this year’s theme for World Hunger Day is Hunger: It’s About People. The day will highlight the importance of fostering self-reliance and upholding principles of human dignity!

Combating Malaria in Malawi

In Malawi, The Hunger Project partners with like-minded organizations to combat malaria by implementing community-led, transformative programs. The Hunger Project-Malawi recently reflected on its anti-malaria work, which includes trainings to build capacity among community health workers.

Bangladeshi Community Participates in Event to Halt Child Marriage

The Hunger Project-Bangladesh recently led a community-wide event to raise awareness of the harmful effects of child marriage and to highlight The Hunger Project’s commitment to empowering women and girls.

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.