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Taking 16 Days of Action Against Gender Violence
November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, draws attention to the ongoing physical and mental abuse inflicted on millions of women. But just as this suffering lasts for more than a single day, so must the efforts to raise awareness about it – and so we join together for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. Running from November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women,through December 10, International Human Rights Day, the campaign makes the critical link that violence against women is a violation of human rights.
Read MoreGet Out the Give on the First Annual #GivingTuesday!
The retail sector has benefited for years from coordinating national shopping days around the holidays. Everyone knows “Black Friday” or “Cyber Monday.” This year, however, something unique will take place on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. It’s being called #GivingTuesday, and with your help it will make history. Our goal is to launch a day of giving at the start of the annual holiday shopping season and to show that holiday shopping can be about both giving and giving back.
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The Washington Weekly - November 21, 2012
The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, has moved from New York City to Washington, DC to strengthen THP's seat at the table of international development. This week: THP kicks off a new UNDEP partnership and the MDGs are wthin our reach, says Bread for the World!
Read MoreThe Washington Weekly - November 13, 2012
The Hunger Project's Executive VP, John Coonrod, has moved from New York City to Washington, DC to strengthen THP's seat at the table of international development. This week: Will Obama's legacy be ending world hunger? Urgent action item: responsible agricultural investments. Monitoring and evaluation makes headlines.
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Youth Activists Get Creative with Internet Giving
Students Zach Kimberg and Dan Silver use skills from a high school web design club to build a website promoting social responsibility called Ads4Charity that allows internet users to invest in charities without spending a dime. Learn how!
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