The Congressional Hunger Center (CHC) is administering the Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowship to develop leaders committed to finding lasting solutions to hunger and poverty worldwide through both direct programming and good policies. Leland Fellows are given the opportunity to develop … [Read more...] about The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowship
BJ’s Charitable Foundation-Community Support Grants
Deadline- July 6, 2012 The mission of BJ’s Charitable Foundation is to enhance and enrich the communities BJ’s stores serve. Grants are awarded to organizations which promote the safety, security and well being of children and families, support education and health programs, provide community … [Read more...] about BJ’s Charitable Foundation-Community Support Grants
Guide to discuss the Role of GROW, a Food Justice Campaign by Oxfam
A guide describing the purpose and aim of the new food justice campaign, GROW, was published by Oxfam. The guide entitled, ‘How to fix the System: An Activist’s Guide to Oxfam’s new food justice campaign – GROW’ throws light on the need for a food justice campaign, and provides instructions to … [Read more...] about Guide to discuss the Role of GROW, a Food Justice Campaign by Oxfam
AARP Foundation invites proposals for Sustainable Solutions to Hunger Innovation grants
AARP Foundation is a charitable organization in the US working to support the people above 50 to meet their basic needs. The foundation is dedicated to find solutions for the needs related to food, housing, income and personal connection for the vulnerable people. The foundation is currently … [Read more...] about AARP Foundation invites proposals for Sustainable Solutions to Hunger Innovation grants
Two former presidents announced winners of World Food Prize 2011 for their efforts to alleviate hunger and poverty in their countries
Sourced from: http://www.worldfoodprize.org World Food Prize for 2011 has been announced and this year’s winners are two former presidents, who led the drastic reduction of hunger and poverty in their countries. In a ceremony held recently at the U.S. State Department John Agyekum Kufuor, former … [Read more...] about Two former presidents announced winners of World Food Prize 2011 for their efforts to alleviate hunger and poverty in their countries
The Hunger Project’s 2011 Africa Prize for Leadership for the Sustainable End of Hunger
The Hunger Project (THP), a global, non-profit, and strategic organization, through its multi-pronged initiatives is committed to the sustainable end of hunger across the planet. THP is engaged in empowering people across Africa, South Asia and Latin America, with the mission to end the hunger and … [Read more...] about The Hunger Project’s 2011 Africa Prize for Leadership for the Sustainable End of Hunger
Leland International Hunger Fellows Program for US Citizens
Individuals in the US seeking to gain internatioanal development experience in countries throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America and work with national and international NGOs can apply for the Leland International Hunger Fellows Program. The program is "a unique leadership development opportunity … [Read more...] about Leland International Hunger Fellows Program for US Citizens
The World of Children Annual Awards: $25,000 to $50,000 Cash Grants
The World of Children Annual Awards Program is a global recognition and funding program that “exclusively focuses on a broad range of children’s issues such as health including hunger and nutrition, education, safety and human rights.” It works to improve the lives of children worldwide by … [Read more...] about The World of Children Annual Awards: $25,000 to $50,000 Cash Grants
Who are Hungry on the World Food Day…
The World Food Day celebrated on 16 October 2009 was also the occasion to understand the efforts made by governments and other agencies to reduce the number of hungry people around the world. Interestingly, ActionAid International released the scorecard report to point out the progress made by … [Read more...] about Who are Hungry on the World Food Day…
Presbyterian Hunger Program
Every year, the Presbyterian Hunger Program provides grants to NGOs that implement projects/programs addressing hunger in any part of the world. Assistance includes long-term development grants addressing the hunger issue through a multi-faceted approach leading to the empowerment of the people. … [Read more...] about Presbyterian Hunger Program
