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Off The Beaten Track In Africa, Paul Harbard
Meet Fati, a 40-year-old mother of four, who lives with her family in a rural community in Burkina Faso. Fati and her family depend on their land and the food they can grow to feed themselves.
Introducing The Hunger Project UK Champion, Aliza Ayaz
The Hunger Project UK is delighted to announce Avanti Nagral as their first Charity Champion.
The Hunger Project-UK Announces New CEO
The Board of Trustees of The Hunger Project-UK is delighted to announce that Manda Lakhani has been appointed CEO of The Hunger Project UK, effective 1st October 2025.
Signs of Progress Towards a World Without Hunger: Insights from the 2025 SOFI Report
For the first time since 2017, the United Nations’ State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) Report reveals a decline in the number of people living with chronic hunger. Yet, the urgency of this moment cannot be overstated. An estimated 673 million people, one in twelve globally, still face chronic hunger today. And while progress is being made, it remains fragile and uneven.
The Letter
Released in 2024, “The Letter,” created in partnership with film studio Kaptcha, is an inspiring film that represents the transformative impact of a single letter.
The Hunger Project UK Announces Exciting Partnership with Hess Enterprises: End Hunger with Art!
The Hunger Project UK is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Hess Enterprises, joining forces to create innovative ways to combat global hunger and poverty. This collaboration aims to raise critical funds and awareness, empowering vulnerable communities worldwide to end hunger for good.
From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development
On International Youth Day, 12th August 2024, we’re not just celebrating the potential of youth—we’re harnessing it. This year’s theme, “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,” underscores a powerful truth: the digital age holds the key to unlocking the full potential of young people, driving progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Introducing The Hunger Project UK Champion, Avanti Nagral
The Hunger Project UK is delighted to announce Avanti Nagral as their first Charity Champion.
UN Report Urges Unified Strategies to Close the Global Hunger Gap
733 Million People Live In Hunger. Coordinated investment is key to unlocking solutions.
Fati’s Story
Meet Fati, a 40-year-old mother of four, who lives with her family in a rural community in Burkina Faso. Fati and her family depend on their land and the food they can grow to feed themselves.




