Smt. M Renuka currently serves as a member of her village council and president of Karnataka's federation of elected women leaders, SUGRAMA. She has fought for improved drinking water and the education of girl children in her community, and led state-wide campaigns for asking for 50 percent reservation for women leaders in Gram Panchayats in Karnataka.
Askale of The Hunger Project-Ethiopia turned to hard labor to provide for her children when her husband died. Now, with help from the Microfinance Program, she has her own profitable farm and a home she's always wanted.
Profits from his poultry farm help Mr. Romain Awoictha of Benin to care for his children and his wife. "I am proud that my farm serves as an example during the training of new poultry farmers," he says.
Read highlights from April-October 2010 from The Hunger Project-Ghana in their official report to the Global Board. The complete report is available for download.
Read highlights from April-October 2010 from The Hunger Project-Ethiopia in their official report to the Global Board. The complete report is available for download.
Read highlights from April-October 2010 from The Hunger Project-Mozambique in their official report to the Global Board. The complete report is available for download.
Nansamba, a model in her village, works in advising other women on how to manage and market their produce. She was trained at her epicenter as an animator and attributes most of her success to THP's Vision, Commitment and Action Workshops that "opened her eyes" at a time of personal resignation.
Read highlights from April-October 2010 from The Hunger Project-Benin in the official report to the Global Board. The complete report is available for download.
Read highlights from April-October 2010 from The Hunger Project-Senegal in their official report to the Global Board. The complete report is available for download.