Irene Naikaali is Head of Programs for The Hunger Project Uganda. In this blog she shares the story of her life growing up in a Kampala ghetto and hwe journey to The Hunger Project.

Today, January 24, is the United Nations International Day of Education. This is particularly important because 2023 is the midpoint since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for people, planet and prosperity. The 2030 Agenda is centered on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG #4: Quality Education, which The Hunger Project Canada and our global partners are working to achieve.

The Hunger Project Canada has enjoyed both success in projects with partner countries, and the support of Canadians from coast to coast. This support allows us to have a meaningful and lasting impact for communities and families in Africa, Latin America and South Asia.

Sustainable agriculture unlocks an interesting and effective way to counter climate change.

When people come together despite their differences for the sake of their communities, they accomplish what is called social cohesion. The Hunger Project’s strategy places a strong emphasis on fostering and ensuring social cohesion within communities.

Celebrate World Hunger Day 2022 with us as we highlight youth activists and initiatives around the world that are making strides towards one common goal: changing the world for the better—for the benefit of all.

We are all living with the effects of climate change, but those living in conditions of hunger and poverty are at the greatest risk. That’s why we’re taking climate action to help build resilience in our work throughout Africa, South Asia, and Latin America.

Wherever we work, our programs aim to support women and build their capacity because women are essential change agents to end world hunger. We start with women.

Join us on International Women’s Day (March 8, 2022) to show your support for women everywhere who are transforming gender equality and contributing to a better world for us all!

Climate change and hunger are interconnected.

Droughts and severe storms impact water security and sanitation across rural and remote communities. This has resulted in 135 million people suffering from acute hunger, largely due to man-made conflicts, climate change and economic downturns.

Up to 811 million people are suffering from chronic, persistent hunger around the world. Unlike famines that receive emergency-aid, chronic hunger is a silent, invisible, day-after-day condition. 

At The Hunger Project we have 10 principles that guide our work to end hunger. We challenge ourselves to ensure that each of our innovative strategies builds on these principles. In preparation for this holiday season, we challenge you to consider which of these principles can guide your holidays. We have some more ideas to get you started below!

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence runs from November 25th (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to December 10th(Human Rights Day). This is a global campaign to take clear and decisive actions that will end violence against women and girls around the world. This year’s theme is Orange the World: End Violence Against Women Now!

At The Hunger Project we have 10 principles that guide our work to end hunger. We challenge ourselves to ensure that each of our innovative strategies builds on these principles. In preparation for this holiday season, we challenge you to consider which of these principles can guide your holidays. We have some ideas to get you started below!

Ndeye was an ordinary person in her village in Senegal. She was very timid, and did not like to speak in public. She would shy away and hide her face when she had to speak with anyone. Today, you wouldn’t recognize her.

1 in 4 people who experience hunger, live in India. Although India’s economy is growing fast, not everyone benefits. Everyday, millions of Indians do not have enough to eat – especially in rural areas. And this happens despite hunger being the biggest solvable problem in the world.