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In The News – August 2022
An overview of the news articles, blog posts and opinion pieces we’re reading this month.
Global CEO Update: Envisioning a Future Free from Hunger
Visiting The Hunger Project offices is very special. Each one of us, all around the world, works hard to make the world a better place. Our global knowledge of communities and community-led development, our commitment to gender equality, and our ability to impact those living in poverty is truly remarkable. And while we are united in mission, each THP team is unique and offers its support to our community partners in distinct ways. Recently I was fortunate to visit two offices and learn more about our staff and ways of working.
International Youth Day 2022: Intergenerational Solidarity in the fight against hunger
Friday 12th August is International Youth Day. A day that gives youth around the world the opportunity to call attention to the role they play in creating a better future for our planet.
UN Calls for Reimagined Food System Policy
With 828 million people living in hunger in 2021, our current rate of progress will not end hunger by 2030. This is why we need to shift policy and resources to reduce the cost of a healthy diet.
In The News – July 2022
An overview of the news articles, blog posts and opinion pieces we’re reading this month.
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.