“Help is not ‘out there’, but help is within them.” — Irene Nakaali On February 15, 2023, The Hunger Project Canada welcomed Irene Naikaali, Head of Programs for The Hunger Project Uganda in an open call to share the story of her life and work. Irene has been with The Hunger Project Uganda since 2017, but her journey there began in her childhood growing up in a ghetto in Kampala. At an early age Irene knew that in order to escape the ghetto, she needed to believe in greater possibilities than those available in a community characterised by poverty and limitations. She said that even as a chi ..read more

Today, January 24, is the United Nations International Day of Education. Celebrating education is particularly important because 2023 is the midpoint since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for people, planet and prosperity. The 2030 Agenda is centered on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG #4: Quality Education, which The Hunger Project Canada and our global partners are working to achieve.  Education offers children a ladder out of poverty and a path to a promising future. About 244 million children and adolescents around the world are out of school; 617 million children ..read more

The Hunger Project Canada (THPC) is pleased to welcome Danielle Paydli and Matt Bunch as our new Country Co-Directors as we move forward into 2023. Danielle and Matt join us to bring THPC into a new era of growth and change. As part of our effort to engage with our supporters and partners abroad, The Hunger Project Canada was pleased to welcome Consolata Dassah, National Programs Officer for THP Ghana, in an Open Call with our outgoing Country Director, April Burrows. April has been with the Hunger Project Canada for several years and is  responsible for much of our success and growth. Ap ..read more

  Matthew Bunch, Country Co-Director Matthew Bunch joined the Hunger Project Canada as Co-Country Director for Eastern Canada in October 2022. Since completing a PhD at the University of Waterloo, Matt has worked in the areas of international development, human rights and on issues of peace and security for non-profit and non-governmental organizations, think tanks and as a volunteer. Matt has broad experience in leadership and collaborative roles, and has worked closely with partners and organizations in the creation and dissemination of knowledge to educate, inform and stimulate action ..read more

To understand how sustainable agriculture can provide solutions that help to counter climate change, it’s important to  understand what it is, what the goals are, and who can contribute. Sustainable agriculture is a farming practice that focuses on continuous and supportable ways to meet a community's food needs. The ultimate goal is to meet food and textile needs, including clothing and materials for yarn, ropes, and nets, among others, without compromising future generations from meeting their own needs.  Three main goals are kept in mind when working towards sustainable agricultur ..read more

One reason that The Hunger Project Epicentres are thriving is because the people within these communities are willing to work together and cooperate despite their differences. When people within a community are connected and unified, we call this social cohesion. These successful communities are able to set aside their differences, such as culture and beliefs for common, mutually beneficial goals. To be socially cohesive is to feel a sense of belonging, maintain peace among community members, and foster good relationships.  The Hunger Project’s  strategy places a strong emphasis on f ..read more

One of The Hunger Project’s  three pillars is mobilizing communities. Our strategies seek to build people’s capacities, leadership and confidence. We train women and men, equipping them with the skills, methods and knowledge needed to take self-reliant actions to improve their lives and conditions in their communities. In other words, we firmly believe in the power that community-led development can hold.  The Movement for Community-led Development (MCLD), a program of The Hunger Project, defines community-led development as “a development approach in which local community members wo ..read more

Education is a crucial stepping stone to achieving our vision of a world where every woman, man and child leads a healthy and fulfilling life of self-reliance and dignity—which is why it is at the heart of all our work. It takes a truly holistic approach to end hunger and poverty, and when this includes access to education, everyone thrives.  1. We promote equal education for girls Animators across Asia, Africa and Latin America run educational campaigns to promote childhood primary school enrollment, especially for girl children. In Bangladesh, we continue to implement the Safe Schools f ..read more

World Hunger Day on May 28, 2022, is an opportunity to  make sure we don’t lose focus on or hope that hunger can be ended.  One undeniable resource we have in ending hunger is the world's youth. This year, we’re highlighting youth activists around the world, with a focus on climate change and conflict.  Ending hunger will not be accomplished if we continue to put most of our focus on food distribution. It  requires government action, and dedicated individuals and groups making strides towards building resilience to climate change and conflict. Youth play an important role i ..read more

We are all living with the reality and effects of climate change, but the vast majority of people living in conditions of hunger and poverty are at the greatest risk. The majority of people experiencing chronic hunger live in rural areas, relying heavily on agriculture and with their wellbeing closely tied to their natural environment.   Extreme weather events (like droughts and flooding) are often exacerbated by climate change - and create even more vulnerability in the communities we work with around the world. Climate change is contributing to the rise of food insecurity and can l ..read more