Student-Led International Talent Show Raises Funds for the End of Hunger
April 22, 2013 by Sara Wilson
The Hunger Project and Land O'Lakes International Development Host Panel on Governance and Halting Gender-Based Violence
March 21, 2013 by John Coonrod
As a part of the 57th UN Commission on the Status of Women, The Hunger Project and Land O’Lakes International Development hosted a parallel event on Women, Governance and Halting Gender-Based Violence. Download the panelists' presentations here.
The Washington Weekly - March 17, 2013
March 17, 2013 by John Coonrod
The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, is in Washington, DC to strengthen THP's seat at the table of international development. This week: Celebrate World Water Day! Also, CSW Agrees- Halt Violence Against Women! Bachelet Steps Down; Fao Launches New Food Hunger Metric; New Evidence Supports Our India Strategy.
The Washington Weekly - March 5, 2013
March 5, 2013 by John Coonrod
The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, is in Washington, DC to strengthen THP's seat at the table of international development. This week: High Level Meetings in Senegal, Burkina Faso, Mexico; Quick Action: LIKE Participatory Local Democracy; International Women's Day Gets Underway! Reviewing Reforms in US Foreign Assistance.
International Women's Day 2013
March 5, 2013 by Sara D Wilson
Each year, The Hunger Project joins billions of people around the world in celebrating International Women's Day to honor and raise a voice for women around the world. Particularly relevant given recent violent acts against women, this year's International Women's Day theme is “A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women.” Join us in celebrating equality, prosperity and empowerment for all women on March 8, 2013!
Gender and Development in the Hillary Time-Out: Advancing the Unfinished Agenda
February 28, 2013 by John Coonrod
Hunger Project Executive Vice President John Coonrod discusses Hillary Clinton's legacy in global development and what's on the horizon for the international development community.
THP-Bangladesh Organizes Human Chain for One Billion Rising
February 20, 2013 by Sara D Wilson
Up to 70% of women experience physical violence in their lifetime. On February 14, 2013, The Hunger Project Bangladesh stood up with others around the world to protest the violence as a part of One Billion Rising. Read about their protest in Dhaka.
One Billion Rising: How The Hunger Project Rose Up Against Violence for Valentine's Day
February 14, 2013 by Sara D Wilson
Violence against women is a serious public health issue that has received recent attention with cases surfacing around the world, particularly in India, Bangladesh and Turkey. In response and protest, activists came together on February 14th, 2013 to raise a global voice in a movement called One Billion Rising. The Hunger Project staff around the world took part and sent in these stories! Rise up!
The Washington Weekly - February 13, 2013
February 13, 2013 by John Coonrod
The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, is in Washington, DC to strengthen THP's seat at the table of international development. This week: New Action Item! THP Rises to Halt Gender Based Violence; Obama Plugs Development; Post-2015 Update From Monrovia; Upcoming Events
One Billion Rising: Demanding An End To Violence Against Women
February 13, 2013 by Krisha Patel
Violence against women is a serious public health issue that has received recent attention with cases surfacing around the world, particularly in India, Bangladesh and Turkey. In response and protest, activists are coming together to raise a global voice this Valentine's Day in a movement called One Billion Rising. The Hunger Project strongly believes it is important to take part in this movement and to take a stand for the 1 in 3 women who are raped or beaten in their lifetime. As an organization, we will take part in a One Billion Rising events around the world. If you, too, believe these women deserve to be heard, JOIN US!
