Rebecca came to talk to us about the Hunger Project which is part of a global charity founded in the 70’s.
Rebecca said that it will take another 132 years for women to reach gender parity and that 60% of the world population feeling hunger are women and girls. This is not helped by the fact that 12 million girls are married as children under the age of 15.
The Hunger Project works with communities to realise their own future, free from hunger and poverty. They have 13 Programmes across Africa, South Asia and Latin America. All adapted to meet local challenges and opportunities, focusing on empowering people to lift themselves out of hunger. To date 11.9m people have been helped. Hunger is caused by various things such as gender issues.
The charity has three essential pillars:
- Start with Women
- Mobilise communities
- Engage local governments, corporate and funders to leave a legacy
Some of their projects include Safe School for Children in Bangladesh, involving 30 thousand people, Unleashed Women – a learning support for women, and She Changes Climate – a global campaign driving awareness on the crucial role of women in accelerating climate action.
So, what do they do, they:
- Influence governments
- Raising awareness of inequality
- Collaborating with other organisations
A community of women committed to be agents of change can play an active role in ending hunger.
Thank you, Rebecca, for shedding light on the pressing issue of hunger and poverty, providing us with a deeper understanding of its causes and the solutions being implemented by The Hunger Project UK. The dedication to empowering communities and eradicating hunger is truly inspiring. Her talk served as a powerful reminder of the impact that each of us can make when we come together for a common cause. Her visit has undoubtedly left a lasting impression on all of us.