The Global Hunger Project

Our Testimony:

We should not live in a world where a child’s first concern is survival. Unfortunately, this is the harsh reality for millions of children around the world who face hunger daily–and I have witnessed it firsthand. Growing up in Nigeria, I saw the devastating effects of hunger and the choices it forced children to make.

Children my age, who should have been preparing for school, were instead preparing to sell. I saw them filling plastic bottles with raw goods and getting ready to walk miles into the city just to earn a small amount of money for their families. Their childhoods were cut short–not by choice, but by necessity. In a country where more than 63% of the population lives below the poverty line, this kind of daily struggle is far too common.

But stories like Isabel’s in Maculuve, Mozambique, shows us the change that is possible. Like the kids I saw in Nigeria, Isabel experienced a similar cycle of poverty and hunger until she joined nearly 1000 community members in The Hunger Projects Vision, Commitment and Action (VCA) workshops.

Through this community led model, she was able to gain skills in sustainable farming and improve her and her family's nutrition, becoming a leader in transforming her village. Isabel's journey demonstrates the core of The Hunger Projects Epicenter strategy. Empowering local people to create long-term solutions in agriculture, health, education and sanitation (Naithani, 2023).

Our Cause:

This is why we support the mission of The Hunger Project. The organization does not simply feed people, but it invests in individuals and their communities. Through sustainable, community-led solutions such as improved farming practices, health education and the training of local women as leaders,

The Hunger Project has a global reach in rural communities across Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and Australia encompassing millions of people working to end their own hunger and poverty.

The Hunger Project empowers entire communities to overcome hunger with dignity. And it works! In 2024, The Hunger Project surveyed over 2000 people across 12 different countries and found that 92% of them reported better access to nutritious meals and 85% of them experienced less anxiety about food insecurity. More than 85% said they had a greater ability to meet their expenses and most powerfully, 96% of participants said their overall quality of life improved (Naithani, 2024).

This data proved that when you empower people with the education and tools, not just aid, you can create change that spreads through an entire community.

World hunger is important because it’s a life-and-death issue that affects millions, especially children. It keeps people trapped in poverty, weakens communities, and fuels conflict. Despite there being enough food globally, hunger persists due to inequality, poor systems, and climate change. Solving it is possible—and doing so would improve health, education, and global stability while promoting justice and human potential. (THP, 2025)

This is why your donations are so important. Empower the change to end world hunger. Donate today! And don't forget to FOLLOW OUR CAMPAIGN ON INSTAGRAM FOR UPDATES at https://www.instagram.com/the_empathycollective/

The Hunger Project

www.thp.org

Mailing Address

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New York, NY 10001

References:

Priyanka Naithani. (2024, December 16). New Survey Shows Our Deep Impact – The Hunger Project. The Hunger Project. https://thp.org/news/the-hunger-projects-global-impact-kpi/

Priyanka Naithani. (2023, November 14). Isabel’s Journey with The Hunger Project’s Epicenter Strategy. The Hunger Project. https://thp.org/stories/isabel-epicenter-strategy/

The Hunger Project. (n.d.). Our impact. Retrieved June 23, 2025, from https://thp.org/what-we-do/impact/

FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP, WHO. The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2022. FAO, 2022.

https://www.fao.org/publications/sofi/2022/en/

World Food Programme. Food Security and Nutrition and Its Impact on Socioeconomic Development. WFP, 2021.

https://www.wfp.org/publications/food-security-nutrition-impact-socioeconomic-development

The Hunger Project. (2023, October 16). This is The Hunger Project [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/cY_iAEGL-1g

The Hunger Project Australia. (n.d.). The Hunger Project Australia [Facebook page]. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/TheHungerProjectAustralia/

The Hunger Project. (n.d.). The Hunger Project [LinkedIn page]. LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-hunger-project/

What if a meal could do more than feed a person? What if it could fuel a future?

For a lot of people, a meal is merely a meal. The power to learn as well as the stamina to work are vital for an individual who's faced with chronic hunger. It's the difference between surviving and creating the opportunity to flourish.

We're "Feeding Futures" - a group of students from the University of North Texas. As a part of our Civic Engagement program, we're not just learning how to change the world - we're taking action. We chose to partner with the Hunger Project, a nonprofit organization that does something very unique. They offer much more than food; they empower individuals, especially females, to take charge of ending hunger in their local communities for good. The Hunger Project tracks their work over the years and their data shows that they have decreased 45% in severe hunger, 16% increase in populations with basic drinking-water source, 22% increase in female youth in education and training, and 14% decrease in prevalence of child marriage. They are committed to continuously improve their programs for the benefit of the communities.

This is not about a handout. It's about a hand up.

We aim to raise $1,000. Your donations won't just offer temporary relief. It will be used towards community-driven, alternative solutions - like equipping individuals with leadership skills to build a village cooperative, teaching a family sustainable farming methods, or funding a workshop on nutrition and health.

Your donation is a resolution for human potential. You're not merely providing a meal; you're helping in the improvement of self-reliance, promoting leadership, and also ensuring a future where every person can become successful.

Change the world, one meal at a time - join us!

Thank you for your support,

Feeding Futures

Leo, Jessica, Zaira, Lily, and Micaela

University of North Texas

Source: The Hunger Project, self reliant data 2024

https://thp.org/what-we-do/impact/

Who We Are: A Small Team with Big Hearts

We’re a small team with big hearts—working professionals from North Texas area who’ve returned to school to deepen our knowledge and pursue goals that matter to us. Whether we’re building on past experience or preparing for the next chapter in our careers, we’re united by a shared desire to do something meaningful with the opportunities we’ve been given.

That’s why we’ve come together to support The Hunger Project, a global nonprofit committed to ending chronic hunger through sustainable, community-led solutions. This isn’t just a research topic—it’s a cause we care about personally. Hunger affects futures, families, and communities. We've seen the impact up close, and we believe change starts with everyday people taking action.

Why We Care

Hunger is a widespread issue that affects both our global neighbors and families right here in Texas. Here’s what we’ve learned:

Hunger isn’t just about a lack of food—it’s about missed school days, declining health, lost potential, and difficult choices no one should have to make.

The Hunger Project goes beyond providing food. They address the root causes of hunger by investing in education, clean water access, healthcare, gender equity, and local leadership development.

To learn more, visit:

https://thp.org/what-we-do/issues/

https://www.feedingtexas.org/learn-about-hunger/hunger-in-texas/

https://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/texas

The Human Side of Hunger

One of our team members works in a local Texas elementary school and shared a story that made a lasting impression:

Abby, a second grader, struggled to stay awake during class—especially on Mondays. Her teachers noticed that after lunch, she became more alert, playful, and engaged. Eventually, they learned her family was struggling with food insecurity.

On weekends, when school meals weren't available, Abby would give up her own food to feed her younger siblings. Her mother, working multiple jobs, was unaware of the extent of the sacrifice.

Once the school community intervened, Abby began receiving consistent meals and her health and academic performance improved. She was finally able to enjoy childhood without the burden of adult worries about food.

This story is just one of many, and while it has a hopeful ending, not every child is as fortunate.

Global Stories of Change

The Hunger Project shares success stories from across the globe. In one rural village, a young girl who once walked miles daily just to access water now attends school regularly. With the support of The Hunger Project, her community gained clean water access, nutrition education, and farming tools. Her family is now working toward long-term stability—one harvest at a time. To learn more visit: https://thp.org/category/stories/

How You Can Help

Your donation will directly support sustainable programs, including:

Whether you give $5 or $50, every contribution matters. Your support helps lift individuals, families, and entire communities out of hunger.

Please Donate Today

Together, we can turn hunger into hope. Every dollar makes a difference. Every voice matters. And today, we’re asking for yours.

Hello, We are "The Dream Team," John Perez, Dave Stanley, Alexandra Krowski, Chris Schloss and Brandi Mosley. We are University of North Texas students partnering with The Hunger Project as part of our Civic Engagement opportunity within the BAAS program. Any funds raised as part of this fundraiser will go toward The Hunger Project via GoFundMe payout processes.

Sometimes, a grilled cheese sandwich can make it all better.

Especially when one is served through FeelGood, a community youth program that is part of the larger The Hunger Project organization. It is one of several ways that the global organization is providing easy access to help to end world hunger. We at The Dream Team are looking to raise money and awareness in order to make a donation to The Hunger Project and its myriad programs, FeelGood included among them.

Never in history has the human population had more wealth, technology, and capability. However, a substantial amount of the world’s population faces crippling hunger to this day.

733 million people, to be exact. And the problem is of a chronic nature.

Food insecurity takes on a variety of forms, even here in the United States. For instance, the COVID-19 pandemic placed a substantial amount of people in an uncomfortable position. Prior to the beginning of the 2010’s, grocery delivery was thought of by many as a senior citizens or shut-ins thing. Once the virus got a foothold, people had to get creative, as previously stocked kitchen pantries were sometimes laid bare.

Nowadays, food delivery is commonplace, and many providers even take SNAP vouchers. But the memory of that fear remains for many.

The insecurity. The nail-biting about the rest of the week’s food situation.

Unfortunately, for a large portion of the world’s population, it is more than a recollection—it remains a part of their day-to-day life.

Food insecurity leads to a host of health and societal concerns, and The Hunger Project has a proven track record of solving the root of the problem, and not just the symptoms. From farming education to ecosystem sustainability, no stone—or patch of soil—is left unturned when it comes to equipping people with the tools, they need to succeed to never be food insecure again.

Human dignity, interconnectedness, and equality are the principles that form the bedrock of The Hunger Project. And everyone from the top-down is committed to not only feeding but educating.

We invite you to take a moment to check out the navigable and easy-to-read website for The Hunger Project. Their work reaches 16 million people in 15,000 communities worldwide. We at The Dream Team are proud to partner with them and the innovative programs that they offer. Our ultimate goal is to raise $50 for them.

From Denton County to Djibouti, Ethiopia, we are committed to help end hunger.

Even if it’s one grilled cheese at a time.

Our group, Feeding Hope, is launching a GoFundMe campaign to support The Hunger Project, a nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger and poverty by empowering communities through sustainable solutions. We believe that food insecurity is not just about a lack of food, but it’s about the barriers that prevent people from accessing resources, education, and opportunities for long-term self-sufficiency.

Millions of people worldwide struggle with hunger daily. While short-term aid is necessary, we want to support a long-term solution. The Hunger Project empowers individuals to become self-reliant by providing training, education, and resources to build sustainable food systems. We aim to raise funds to go directly toward these initiatives, helping people create lasting change in their communities.

The Hunger Project Impact long term solutions are founded on three pillars focusing efforts in low- and middle-income countries to end hunger. This work has reached close to 16 million people in 15,000 communities throughout Africa, South Asia, and Latin America.

The Hunger Project’s Three Pillars

We chose the name Feeding Hope because we believe that food is more than just nourishment—it’s the foundation for a better future. Every dollar we raise will help provide meals, education, agricultural training, and community-led development programs. By supporting our fundraiser, you’re not just giving food—you’re giving people the tools they need to break the cycle of hunger for good.

Join us in making a difference. Together, we can turn hunger into hope!

"Festejo istmo2 (Oaxaca)" by MaloMalverde is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

In 2023 the Hunger Project had an initiative in Chiapas and Oaxaca, Mexico, which collaborated with Indigenous communities to tackle chronic hunger and improve food security by leveraging Indigenous knowledge. In 2021, over a quarter of the population faced malnutrition, especially rural Indigenous groups with limited resources.

The project, emphasized on the Traditional Regional Plate, had three goals:

Identify Nutrient-Rich Local Crops: Communities studied local crops like hierba mora and chipilín, which are highly nutritious and climate-resilient. Efforts include preserving biodiversity and cultural culinary heritage.

Preserve Indigenous Agricultural Knowledge: Training was conducted on seed-saving, agroforestry, and fish farming to pass down agroecological expertise, enhancing biodiversity through seed fairs and community exchange.

Adopt Traditional Recipes: Recipe guides in Indigenous languages like Tsotsil promoted local food culture. Infrastructure like tilapia ponds, seed houses, and demonstration plots supported sustainable agriculture.

"Oaxaca, Mexico" by dalecruse is licensed under CC BY 2.0,. "File:Tlahuitoltepec010.jpg" by AlejandroLinaresGarcia is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Hunger Project's Community Impacts in Oaxaca and Chiapas

They keep working on their remaining priorities.(The Hunger Project, 2023)

References

The Hunger Project. (2023, August 18). Our approach – the Hunger project. https://thp.org/what-we-do/approach/

Join Us in the Fight Against Hunger!

We are The Hunger Champions—a group of students from the University of North Texas, driven by a shared passion to make a difference in the lives of those facing food insecurities.

What exactly is food insecurity? As defined by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it is a household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food (Food Insecurity - Healthy People 2030 | odphp.health.gov, n.d.).

Have you ever faced uncertainty about when or where you would eat your next meal? In 2023 there were 47.4 million people, in the United States alone, that were living in homes that sometimes or often did not have enough food to eat (Food Security in the U.S. - Key Statistics & Graphics | Economic Research Service, n.d.).

Every day, millions of individuals struggle to find their next meal. This reality motivates us to act and support The Hunger Project—a campaign close to our hearts. Together, we aim to shine a light on food insecurity and rally support to help those in need.

With your generosity, we can make a tangible impact. Every dollar raised will contribute to providing meals for individuals and families who urgently need them. The fight against hunger is a battle we cannot win alone. Your support can change lives and give hope to those who need it most. But long-lasting change has to be sustainable. We don't just want to feed people for a day - we want them to feed themselves for life. "Hunger is not just about food" (The Hunger Project, 2024). There are so many causes of hunger, and with your help, The Hunger Project will assist in facilitating education for the world's undernourished. Your donations will also help to fund education targeting HIV/AIDS prevention and malnutrition, agricultural programs, and creating and maintaining clean water resources.

"I vividly remember the events of 1985 in Ethiopia, when many people suffered from hunger and starvation due to famine. A prolonged lack of rain caused drought, particularly in the northern part of Ethiopia. This drought led to the death of plants and animals, and many people starved to death. I distinctly recall one rainy afternoon when I stood in front of my house and witnessed a flood carrying a dead body, pushing it around before finally leaving it on the ground.

"That year, it became a daily occurrence to see malnourished people in the streets of our small town, which was truly heartbreaking. Due to a shortage of food supplies, local government officials from the small town where I lived had to travel to the northern region known as Gojjam to purchase food. Gojjam is well-known for producing corn and teff, a grain used to make flour.

"I also remember local officials distributing very limited amounts of food to ensure that everyone received at least a little to survive. Once the famine in Ethiopia became world news, it attracted the attention of American artists. They organized a fundraising effort called "We Are the World" to help Ethiopia and Sudan."

Let’s create a world where no one goes to bed hungry. Join us in this important mission. Together, we can end hunger for good.

For more information on The Hunger Project, please visit https://thp.org/

REFERENCES

Food Insecurity - Healthy People 2030 | odphp.health.gov. (n.d.). https://odphp.health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/social-determinants-health/literature-summaries/food-insecurity#cit1

Food security in the U.S. - Key Statistics & Graphics | Economic Research Service. (n.d.). https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-us/key-statistics-graphics

The Hunger Project. (2024, July 24). Know your World – The Hunger Project. https://thp.org/the-latest/know-your-world/

Help us fight hunger and empower communities this Abe Day by supporting The Hunger Project.

Abe Day is a time when Lincoln International comes together globally to honor our founding values through service and giving. One of the organizations we’re proud to support is The Hunger Project—a nonprofit committed to ending hunger and poverty by pioneering sustainable, community-led development across Africa, South Asia, and Latin America.

Your contribution helps empower women, train local leaders, improve food security, and build resilience in vulnerable communities around the world.

Lincoln International will match all employee donations up to $10,000—doubling your impact and helping even more families break the cycle of hunger and poverty.

Join us in walking the extra mile—for progress, for people, and for a world without hunger.

We’re students with a passion to make a difference in this world. We know that being homeless isn’t ideal, but starving is a fate no one should meet. We want to raise money to feed homeless people not only in America, but around the world. All donations will go to charity.

We believe the power to end hunger begins with driven changemakers—and it starts right here in North Texas.

The Hunger Project Jr. is on a mission to end world hunger one community at a time, combining compassion, action, and service learning to ignite lasting change. As a youth-led initiative of The Hunger Project, we’re empowering students to become leaders in their communities—because big change starts small, and every meal matters. ️❤️

Ready to be part of something bigger?

Follow our journey, join the movement, and help us build a world where no one goes to bed hungry.

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Hello, my name is Miguel Aguilar( Mr. Aguilar to my students) and I am an 8th grade English Teacher at Los Angeles Academy Middle School. This semester, my students have focused on trying to change the world by focusing on an important issue they believe deserves an immediate solution. I am sponsoring my student Kenneth by helping them create this GoFundMe. I will let Kenneth describe their goals:

Hey my name is Kenneth. I'm a Los Angeles Academy MAGNET student in the 8th grade. I always see hungry African kids on the internet. I feel bad and they don't deserve to starve.

My goal is to help the starving. Specifically the Africans in Africa. I'll make a fundraiser to get money to ship food to Africa. We can also make farms there and teach them how to farm.