#thehungerproject

16th-17th October 2020, World Food Day and World Poverty Day!

Join The Hunger Project and businesses, organisations and individuals around the world on these two days to unite people in solidarity with the 850 million people at risk of poverty because of COVID-19 (source: UN).

Hunger and poverty are not just about food. They are inextricably linked to a nexus of issues including: decent work opportunities, health, education, social justice, the rights of women and girls, the environment and climate change.

•  690 million people in our global family live in chronic hunger

•  60% of the world’s hungry are women

•  850 million people are at risk of poverty because of COVID-19

On World Food Day and World Poverty Day we are highlighting the effects of COVID-19 on those living in hunger and the economic impact of the pandemic, reversing decades of progress on poverty.

The Hunger Project work in 13 countries, reaching 16 million people, to empower people living in hunger to become agents of change, lifting their communities above the poverty line, for good. 

The sustainable approach means that our COVID-19 response so far includes:

•  4000 Tippy Tap pedal-powered handwashing stations installed in villages so families have access to sanitation (many more still needed. One Tippy Tap costs same price as a cup of coffee) •  9400 people joining water, sanitation and hygiene workshops •  Young women and girls empowered to protect their community through vocational training in making masks and hand sanitizer •  Agroecology initiatives so families can grow their own crops and be self-sufficient •  8000+ women equipped with vital information and knowledge so they can be leaders in keeping their communities safe.

This World Food Day and World Poverty Day we invite you to take action and join The Hunger Project grassroots campaign.

Your support helps empower people to end hunger in their communities once and for all.

Thank you for your partnership in the end of poverty this World Food Day and World Poverty Day.

28 Days Below - DAY 28!!!!

It started with a bowl, and so it ends with one.

This is the last of my veggies and noodles for a dinner that's about $1.00, plus the 2 slices of pita bread I had for breakfast and I am at $1.30 for my last day.

HUGE thank you's (seriously, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!) to all my family, friends, and followers who donated money and gave me loving words of support. Because of all of you we raised over $1,750 for The Hunger Project!!! And it's not too late to donate!! The Live Below the Line campaign raises funds until June 30th, so if you still want to chip in a few bucks, or even take a 5-day challenge of your own, do it!!

I hope at the very least I inspired you to seek out ways that you can make a positive impact on this planet while you're here.

It is never too late to do good things.

28 Days Below - Day 27:

A waaaay overstuffed Bell Pepper.

Total of about $0.60, daily total of $1.10 (so far; I am going to eat some peanuts later).

I have received so many donations today it's awesome! I am now so close to hitting my 3rd fundraising goal of $1,750!!! One more day left of my challenge, should we go for $2,000?!? Who's with me?!?

28 Days Below - Day 26:

I have had to ration my rice this week, and have only been getting half a cup instead of a full cup like before when I have rice dishes. Because of this my hunger pangs have returned. I have felt awful the last two days.

28 Days Below - Day 24:

More rice. More Veggies. Some bread.

$0.82

I'm asking everyone if they can donate at least $5, to do so today. It might not seem like much, but for someone living in extreme poverty it can help feed their entire family, it can put a child in school, or help grow a local business. So please consider that.

Thank you!