Student-Led International Talent Show Raises Funds for the End of Hunger
April 22, 2013 by Sara Wilson
Thousand Days: Improving the Nutrition of Rural Women - CSW 56 Parallel Event
March 7, 2012 by Krisha Patel
The Hunger Project was proud to co-host a highly successful parallel event during the 56th Commission on the Status of Women this February in New York City titled “Thousand Days: Improving the Nutrition of Rural Women.” It was held in association with Franciscans International, Bread for the World, Thousand Days, Family Care International, African Methodist Episcopal Women, and the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations and featured four distinguished panelists who tackled the question: why is investing in good nutrition pivotal to sustainable development?
How Will You Celebrate International Women's Day 2012?
March 7, 2012 by Sara D Wilson
This years International Women's Day theme IWD is especially close to our hearts here at The Hunger Project: Empower Rural Women – End Hunger and Poverty. Read on to find out how our programs around the world are celebrating and don't forget to join us in NYC March 8!
BREAKING: Water, Poverty Millennium Development Targets Met Ahead of Schedule
March 6, 2012 by Sara D Wilson
In September 2000, the leaders of 189 nations made a commitment to achieve specific results by 2015 in eight major areas of international development, results that have come to be known as the Millennium Development Goals. Now, 12 years later, reports reveal the successful, early achievement of a target of MDG 7: Halve the proportion of people who are unable to reach or to afford safe drinking water.
A Review of Road Map for the Microfinance Industry: Focusing on Responsible and Client-Centered Microfinance
March 2, 2012 by Krisha Patel
The Microfinance CEO Working Group meets once a month to discuss the challenges practitioners face within the industry and to develop responses. In their latest brief, Road Map for the Microfinance Industry: Focusing on Responsible and Client-Centered Microfinance, they highlight three different microfinance initiatives that are aiding in the delivery of more equitable, transparent and effective microfinance services to clients in developing countries. Read on to learn more about these initiatives and how The Hunger Project's Microfinance Program is meeting these industry standards.
Tweeting the 56th Commission on the Status of Women
February 27, 2012 by Sara D Wilson
Taking place February 27 - March 9, The 56th Commission on the Status of Women is taking place at the United Nations in NYC. Follow along as THP staff and like-minded organizations live-Tweet the events and join the converstaion with #CSW56 on Twitter.
Event: “A Life Free From Hunger: Tackling Child Malnutrition”
February 24, 2012 by Krisha Patel
Around the world, 170 to 180 million children are suffering from stunting, a medical condition caused by insufficient nutritional intake. In Save the Children’s recently released report, researchers suggests that malnutrition is a key factor contributing to more than one-third of global child deaths (2.6 million) per year.
The Great Microfinance Debate
February 22, 2012 by Marie Mintalucci
In a recent article on The Guardian’s Poverty Matters Blog, Claire Provost weighs in on the international development microfinance debate. She reviews a new book on the topic and comes out with questions. Our Senior Microfinance Program Officer here at The Hunger Project responds.
Meet Rowlands Kaotcha, Country Director THP-Malawi
February 13, 2012 by Sara D Wilson
We would like to introduce you to yet another member of our global team! Rowlands Kaotcha has been Country Director of The Hunger Project-Malawi since 2004. Each Country Director works closely with the Global Office, Partner Countries and local staff to ensure that THP programs are effective and tailored to the needs of people in her or his native country.
World Wide Wrap-Up - February 10, 2012
February 10, 2012 by Sara D Wilson
Our world is on the brink of change – change for the better. New policies, new ideas and new technology bring us ever closer to the end of poverty, disease and hunger each day. But with these rapid changes comes a deluge of information. To help vet some of that information, we at the THP Blog bring you a weekly/bi-weekly wrap-up of the world wide web of international development. Check out the latest hot topics.
