WOW! Our Hunger Champions outdid themselves this past week as they raced to end world hunger with us in our annual 5k/10k walk or run, Rise & Stride! Almost 500 people, from 13 different countries came together in honor of the communities we serve.  In communities around the world, the average walk a child takes to school is 3.1 miles. We know that a 3.1 mile walk can be tiresome, especially if you don’t have access to basic nutritional needs. That’s why we focus on providing meals in school-feeding programs, because the opportunities awaiting at the end of that walk to school are wor ..read more

Growing up in India, Vidya Vijjapurapu witnessed firsthand the impact of food distribution for people facing hunger. She said, “It reached the hands of the poor directly or it was donated in temples where anyone had access to it.” Through her upbringing in India, she had a desire to help others and support people facing food insecurity.   Vidya first participated in a Rise Against Hunger Experience meal packaging event with her employer in Georgia. Packaging meals with her colleagues, the event resonated with her. She decided she wanted to get involved further. And she wanted others ..read more

At Rise Against Hunger, we know the power of growing the movement. When an organized group of individuals come together for a common goal, they have the power to create a movement that leads to change on a global scale. On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans rallied together for the first Earth Day. They were unified by their shared concern for what famed CBS News correspondent Walter Cronkite called at the time, “the fouled skies, the filthy waters and the littered earth.” The collective action of those 20 million Americans in 1970 sparked a movement that currently mobilizes 1 billion people ..read more

Meet Aneth, a hardworking 24-year-old mother of two and seamstress from Lulindi, Tanzania. Lulindi is a small, extremely remote village that sits at the end of a road on a  mountaintop. Insufficient access to nutritious food has caused serious health and cognitive issues for children and adults in Aneth’s community. Malnutrition has been prevalent throughout the entire region for decades, and border closings due to COVID-19 made access to basic needs even less accessible for community members. Aneth explained how the virus negatively impacted income as well — it was difficult for her to f ..read more

Today is World Water Day, an annual United Nations holiday that highlights the importance of water and raises awareness about the global water crisis. This year’s theme is Groundwater, which makes up most of the liquid freshwater in the world. Water is crucial for health, and higher demands for water because of rising populations, urbanization and economic growth mean that sustainable use of this precious resource in nutrition security is a top priority. Groundwater from boreholes and wells is used to supply water to many communities Rise Against Hunger supports. It is common for participants ..read more

Editor’s Note: At Rise Against Hunger, we support communities by addressing food and nutrition security. Wondering what the difference is? In recognition of March being National Nutrition Month, Chelsie Azevedo, Rise Against Hunger’s Nutrition Technical Advisor, explains the necessity for food and nutrition security to be linked and how Rise Against Hunger addresses both through our programs. Food security does not exist without nutrition security. Unfortunately, many organizations and policies focused on quantity rather than quality of food over the past half-century. It’s the difference betw ..read more

Living in a supportive community in the Artibonite department of Haiti, 22-year-old Jamesly wants to give back and support others there by becoming an agricultural technician.  Jamesly’s community is in a rural area with inadequate roads, limited access to electricity and high unemployment rates. This can make nutritious food hard to come by for many in the community. Jamesly often found it difficult to find food to eat and felt weak. Through the agriculture training program he attends, he began receiving Rise Against Hunger meals distributed by partner Salesian Missions. He now has plent ..read more

Gendered ideas are built into every culture’s norms and often into language itself. These stereotypes limit possibilities for people of all genders and perpetuate norms that cause harm. This year, on International Women’s Day, we have a chance to change that by committing to #BreakTheBias.  Rise Against Hunger strives to understand how gender norms affect food security. According to the World Economic Forum, 70% of food in Africa is produced by women, yet women rarely own land or have equal access to training, quality seeds, tools or credit. Worldwide inequity results in women smallholder ..read more

February is Black History Month – a month that honors and celebrates African-American contributions and accomplishments to our history. This year, we wanted to highlight black leaders who have made an impact in ending world hunger! We shared stories each week on our social platforms, shining a light on just a few amazing people who have spent their lives serving a greater good. Each person has an inspirational story, and attests to the fact that one person can create a wave of change in the world. Here’s a recap! Ertharin Cousin Ertharin has spent her life dedicated to creating change for com ..read more

In the small, quiet town of Muelle de los Bueyes in Nicaragua, the majority of the population relies on livestock and agriculture for a living. This is the town where 26-year-old Maryurie was born and raised and where she now works as a certified nursing technician. In 2019, Maryurie gave birth to her son. Throughout her pregnancy, she was an active member of the Healthy Beginnings Club at ORPHANetwork, a longtime partner organization of Rise Against Hunger. Through the club, Maryurie was educated on the importance of breastfeeding and proper nutrition, and she received prenatal checkups and ..read more