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World Hunger Day: Renewing Our Commitment To Elevating Women As Change Agents For Ending Hunger
By Elodie Iko This upcoming weekend, on May 28, we are commemorating World Hunger Day. The day serves as a reminder that more than 800 million people around the world are living with hunger and malnutrition. That number is staggering, but there is...
In The News – May 2023
An overview of the news articles, blog posts and opinion pieces we’re reading this month.
In The News – April 2023
An overview of the news articles, blog posts and opinion pieces we’re reading this month.
World Hunger Day 2023 Press Brief
Only 8% of UK adults believe they’ll see the end of hunger in their lifetime; according to a survey commissioned by charity The Hunger Project UK in advance of launching this year's World Hunger Day campaign. “Hunger is the world's greatest...
World Hunger Day Interview with Irene Naikaali Ssentongo, Country Director, The Hunger Project Uganda
World Hunger Day is a time to draw attention to the sobering fact that over 828 million people currently face chronic, persistent hunger – a sharp 22% increase since 2019. That statistic alone might turn your attention to something more personal...
Peace-building to End Hunger in Bangladesh
Peace-building plays a critical role in the sustainable end of hunger. Conflict is the biggest driver of hunger. 70% of the world’s food insecure population lives in areas affected by violence and war. The unstable circumstances left in the wake of...
The Hunger Project T-shirt Collection X Anthony Burrill
The Hunger Project UK has teamed up with the incredible Anthony Burrill to create a new collection! Support our campaigns to end world hunger by shopping our certified organic cotton t-shirts!
In The News – March 2023
An overview of the news articles, blog posts and opinion pieces we’re reading this month.
Alert Update: Cyclone in Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia – Cyclone Freddy
Cyclone Freddy has caused massive damage in Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia, leading to a large loss of life. We are glad to share that the teams in Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia have been reported safe. Those still experiencing extreme weather have been asked to seek shelter.
The Hunger Project Collection with Dock & Bay
We’ve partnered with Dock & Bay and artist, Eloisa Henderson-Figueroa on two special, limited edition towels featuring her marvellous murals. For each towel sold, Dock & Bay will donate 20% of the profit to The Hunger Project, to help with our work of ending hunger & poverty across the world.