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International Day of the African Child 2022 – Eliminating harmful practices affecting children
Day of the African Child (DAC) on June16 is a day dedicated to raising awareness about children’s rights and welfare issues. At The Hunger Project we are dedicated to building a world where every woman, man and child leads a healthy, fulfilling life of self-reliance and dignity.
In The News – June 2022
An overview of the news articles, blog posts and opinion pieces we’re reading this month.
Blog Post – “You are returning sister, welcome”
By Rebecca Burgess, Country Director of The Hunger Project UK
Just 20 days into my new role as Country Director of The Hunger Project UK and I was fortunate enough to go to Ghana to meet twenty of my fellow Country Leaders from around the world. Here is the story of my trip…
Media Statement – World Hunger Day 2022
World Hunger Day (Saturday 28th May) launches in the midst of cost-of-living crisis.
This World Hunger Day, the Ukraine crisis risks tipping up to 1.7 billion people — over one-fifth of humanity — into poverty, destitution and hunger, according to the Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance (GCRG).
In The News – May 2022
An overview of the news articles, blog posts and opinion pieces we’re reading this month.
Newsweek Opinion: The War in Ukraine is a Global Food Security Crisis
Statement on the Impact of Ukraine on Programs. While The Hunger Project does not have active programs in Ukraine, the majority of countries in which we work are experiencing side effects from the food system disruption caused by the conflict.
THP-UK Announcement: Country Director for the UK is appointed
The Hunger Project UK has named Rebecca Burgess as its next Country Director. Rebecca joined the global charity last week (04/04/22), following leadership roles in the climate and gender sectors.
International Women’s Day 2022: Changing Climates
Changing Climates: Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow. On March 8, 2022, The Hunger Project celebrates International Women’s Day in honour of the courage and determination of women and girls around the world. This year’s International...
The Hunger Project responds to Covid-19 in Africa, South Asia and Latin America
**This page is regularly updated with new information from our Coronavirus Response Watch a special COVID-19 response video message from our global communities: There is No Lockdown on Hope The Hunger Project’s programmatic response to the...
Country Director of The Hunger Project UK update
We are sad to announce that Sophie Noonan is stepping down from her role as Country Director of The Hunger Project-UK after more than six years. Sophie was instrumental to our fundraising growth and organisational development over this time. Sophie...