The Hunger Project New Zealand

More than 690 million people around the world are hungry and millions more live below the poverty line. The Hunger Project, a global nonprofit, is working to end hunger and poverty in 13 countries across South Asia, Africa and Latin America by pioneering community-led, sustainable, women-centred strategies. Through our multi-faceted programmes, we empower people to end their own hunger and poverty and lead lives of self-reliance.

Our holistic approach addresses the complex and diverse causes of hunger and poverty. The Hunger Project's programmes improve access to basic services like health centres, literacy training, preschools, nutrition training, food security workshops as well as training in leadership, women's rights and campaigns to end violence against women.

Partnering with rural villagers, we build capacity by providing leadership training and skill-building opportunities, mobilising communities, and effectively partnering with local government. To date, our programmes have reached 16.5 million people and more than a million people have reached self-reliance.

Together we are creating stronger communities, healthier lives and a more equitable world, free from hunger and poverty.