The Hunger Project UK Champions.

The Hunger Project UK Champions are a collective group of passionate, high-profile supporters who play a critical role in shining a light on global hunger and the work of The Hunger Project.  

Our Champions make a huge difference to our small but mighty charity. From supporting fundraising events and campaigns, to raising awareness of our work to their audiences, they are committed to ending world hunger and poverty.   

Our Champions.

Avanti Nagral

“What I love about the work of The Hunger Project is it’s all about a hand-up rather than a hand-out, that the people living in hunger are not the problem; they are the solution. They don’t see a billion mouths to feed, they see a billion human beings who are aspiring changemakers, entrepreneurs and innovators, eager to act. I want a thriving planet where everyone has enough to eat, no matter where they were born, or their gender, which is why I’m delighted to join The Hunger Project UK and support the incredible work they do.”

About Avanti Nagral
Avanti Nagral is an interdisciplinary performer, content creator and entrepreneur known for her work in amplifying social issues and sparking meaningful conversations. With a passion for social impact, she uses her platform to advocate for education, health and gender equity through her unique blend of storytelling and music.

Avanti’s work fosters a culture of empathy through collaboration and community building at a global scale. As an “internet older sister,” she challenges societal norms through open dialogue around sex education, menstruation, mental health and other taboo topics by making them accessible across mediums, languages, and generations.

Her expansive community, comprising over 1.5 million individuals, shares a collective passion for learning and celebrating cultural diversity, as they collaboratively work towards breaking barriers and building bridges.

Avanti was the first person in the world to pursue a dual degree at both Harvard University and the Berklee College of Music. She has spoken and performed on 100+ stages across the world, ranging from prestigious academic institutions and global conferences to artistic venues and festivals. She has represented South Asia at the United Nations, and at the world’s largest gender equity and reproductive health summits, among others.

Aliza Ayaz

“The journey to end hunger isn’t about giving a handout; it’s about igniting potential. The people we partner with are not passive recipients of aid, but powerful agents of change – farmers, innovators, and community leaders. My role as a Charity Champion is to advocate this truth: when we invest in people’s agency, we don’t just solve a problem, we unleash a world of possibilities. We often treat hunger as a temporary crisis, when it’s really a symptom of broken systems. What inspires me about The Hunger Project is the focus on structural change and self-reliance. They don’t just feed communities; they unlock their ability to feed themselves, permanently. True impact begins when we see those struggling with hunger not as statistics, but as the architects of their own prosperous future.”

About Aliza Ayaz
Aliza Ayaz is a health & climate consultant. Her work focuses on mentoring students, advising governments and universities on sustainability strategies, and leading conversations that connect climate action with health, equity, and innovation. She has built a community of more than 142,000 individuals united by a shared commitment to combating climate change and shaping sustainable futures.

While a student at University College London, she founded the Climate Action Society (CAS), a movement that continues to inspire youth-led climate action across the UK. She still serves as Executive Director today.

In 2020, Aliza became the youngest, and the first Pakistani student to be appointed as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador. She has since spoken at more than 300 events worldwide, from TEDx and The Economist’s Sustainability Week to medical summits, school assemblies, and corporate ESG roundtables. Aliza has been featured on BBC, CNN, and Sky News for her work on social projects, such as feeding the homeless, building poly clinics for the underprivileged, and taking climate action.

More information.

To find out more about The Hunger Project Champions please email info@thehungerproject.org.uk