Student-Led International Talent Show Raises Funds for the End of Hunger
April 22, 2013 by Sara Wilson
Plumpy’Nut: A Cure for Malnutrition?
November 2, 2011 by Krisha Patel
With the help of an unusual product known as Plumpy’Nut, the world now stands a better chance of reaching the Millennium Development Goal to reduce child mortality by half by 2015. What is this mystery product?
2011 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Past Africa Prize Laureate
October 7, 2011 by Sara D Wilson
On Friday, October 7, 2011 past Hunger Project Africa Prize laureate Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, was awarded the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize along with Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee and Yemeni pro-democracy campaigner Tawakkul Karman.
What is a Veronica Bucket?
October 10, 2011 by Sara D Wilson
This simple device can prevent disease and save lives. Do you know what a Veronica bucket is?
Five Fruits Helping to End World Hunger
October 26, 2011 by Sara D Wilson
Have you ever heard of a Monkey Orange? Over at Nourishing the Planet they've put together a great piece called Five Fruits You've Never Heard of that Are Helping to End Hunger. Check it out.
Infographic: How Does Lack of Water Affect Women & Children?
October 3, 2011 by Sara D Wilson
Interactive infographic from GOOD addresses one of the greatest challenges in the developing world: access to clean water.
The "Miracle" Moringa Tree
October 5, 2011 by Sara D Wilson
The fast growing, drought-tolerant moringa tree is often called “the miracle tree." Find out why!
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2011
October 17, 2011 by Sara D Wilson
The 2011 Commemoration of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is being held today at the United Nations and is themed: "From Poverty to Sustainability: People at the Centre of Inclusive Development."
Palliative Care: A Missing Element in African Healthcare
September 21, 2011 by Krisha Patel
Palliative care is the practice of relieving painful symptoms of chronic or deadly diseases without curing the underlying cause. In the United States, more than 55 percent of hospitals offer palliative care while in many Sub-Saharan African countries palliative care is not an option, forcing patients with incurable diseases to live the end of their lives in extreme anguish. THP Advocacy Intern Elisabeth Epstein discusses the issue.
Meet Darshan Surendranath from India!
September 23, 2011 by Carolyn Ramsdell
We would like to introduce to you a member of our global team! Today we meet Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Darshan Surendranath! She joined The Hunger Project-India in 2009 and is interviewed here by fellow THP staffer, Carolyn Ramsdell.
