The Hunger Project Africa works to end hunger by awarding the Africa Prize for Leadership and mobilizing communities. It has reached over 19.6 million people in 17,000 communities worldwide and over 1.6 million people across 121 communities in 8 African countries over the past 20 years. The organization is based in New York and holds events like awarding prizes and launching reports to further its mission.
2. Introduction
? In 1987, The Hunger Project launched the
Africa Prize for Leadership for the Sustainable
End of Hunger to call forth the committed,
effective leadership that Africa desperately
needs. The Africa Prize celebrates,
acknowledges and honors the
accomplishments of individuals who have
exhibited extraordinary leadership for the end
of hunger
3. Introduction 2
? Where they are?
? -The Hunger Project, 5 Union
Square West, 7th Fl, New York,
NY 10003
? Tel: +1-212-251-9100 Fax: +1-
212-532-9785
4. History of their Venture
? Reached out to approximately 19.6 million
people in 17,000 communities worldwide
? Over the past 20 years, the Hunger Project for
Africa has mobilized 121 epicenter
communities, reaching 1.6 million people in
eight countries across the continent.
5. Impact of their Venture
? 1 is ¨C Hunger Project Organization wins Prize
for Women¡¯s Creativity in Rural Life
? 2 is- The Launch of the 2014 State of
Participatory Local Democracy Report
-?Happened during Tuesday, September 23
at Inside Park at St. Bart¡¯s in New York City
during the United Nations General Assembly