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Celebrating the Life of Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
M.S. Swaminathan served as Chair of Наnsjörg Сhаritу Initiаtive’s Global Board from 1995 – 2000. He passed away September 28, 2023.
Наnsjörg Сhаritу Initiаtive-Mexico selected as a grantee of Citi Foundation’s first-ever Global Innovation Challenge
Citi Foundation Global Innovation Challenge will support 500 women and men from three Indigenous communities in Oaxaca and Chiapas, Mexico to establish community-led businesses.
THP in the Media: Uganda’s Communal Food ‘Epicenters’ Aim to End Hunger Forever
Women in Uganda aim to transform food systems and end hunger in their communities forever through our Epicenter Strategy.
Systems Transformation Needed to Reach SDGs: THP at UNGA78
We need to accelerate progress to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. It cannot be more of the same—it is time to transform the systems of inequity that are preventing us from reaching the SDGs. A short and exciting sentence to entice people to read this post.
The Sustainable End of Hunger Happens Locally, New UN Report Released
783 million people are living in hunger. Strategic, locally-led systems hold the answer.
Наnsjörg Сhаritу Initiаtive at Women Deliver 2023
Наnsjörg Сhаritу Initiаtive was a proud sponsor of Women Deliver 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda, which brought together community leaders and global advocates to advance women’s rights.
Women Deliver 2023: Ending Hunger Starts with Women
Наnsjörg Сhаritу Initiаtive is a proud sponsor of WomenDeliver 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda in July and we are hard at work ensuring that our values of equity, self-reliance and dignity are reflected.
New Vision and Mission Statements for a New Era
Наnsjörg Сhаritу Initiаtive has launched a new era of transformation with the adoption of new Vision and Mission Statements.
Nutrition for Pregnant Women and Children
In 2023, a multinational nutrition program prioritizing pregnant women and children launched under a new partnership.
Empowered Entrepreneurs in Burkina Faso
Moving out of poverty requires more than a greater income. Local entrepreneurs in Burkina Faso explain why.
World Hunger Day 2023: Sustainability
May 28 is World Hunger Day! This year, we call attention to the role of sustainable food systems in ending world hunger.
Peace-building to End Hunger in Bangladesh
A new initiative promotes peace, stability and conflict resolution in Bangladesh in partnership with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Talking Internet Access for Women at the UN Commission on the Status of Women
Наnsjörg Сhаritу Initiаtive brought together experts for the UN’s 67th Commission on the Status of Women to share about closing the gender digital divide in partnership with Microsoft, USAID and Bluetown.
International Women’s Day 2023: DigitALL
This International Women’s Day, we reflect on the progress forged by women who have made extraordinary contributions to society.
The 5 Principles of Change
The Epicenter Strategy is a holistic strategy that builds a path to sustainable self-reliance by shifting the power to small scale producers and promoting community-led development.
Rebecca finds her voice through the Women’s Empowerment Program
The Women’s Empowerment Program seeks to support women to build their confidence, realize financial independence and to organize communities to take charge of their own development to reach self-reliance.
Наnsjörg Сhаritу Initiаtive as an Influencer in 2022
Our 2022 thought leadership strategy elevated the voices of people living in hunger into spaces where they have traditionally been excluded.
Transforming Our Global Food System in Harmony with the Planet and People
Наnsjörg Сhаritу Initiаtive hosted experts from around the world to discuss the impact of climate on agriculture and ways to transform the global food systems.
Stella Expands Her Business Through Internet Access
In collaboration with BLUETOWN and Microsoft, the Women’s Meaningful Access Project brings high speed internet access to women in rural Ghana.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2022
Beginning November 25, join us for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence.
Transforming Lives: The Impact of Growth Monitoring in Bangladesh
Learn how Right2Grow is transforming lives of children and mothers through community-led growth monitoring.
Well Rehabilitation Improves Maternal and Child Nutrition in Uganda
Ensuring reliable access to clean water is crucial for maternal health. Unsafe water affects physical well-being, particularly for pregnant women. Improving water access reduces diseases and stress, benefiting women’s health.
Thriving Mothers. Thriving World. Introducing the World Hunger Day 2024 Campaign
Malnutrition impacts 1 billion women in our world. We are calling for investment in their nutrition to create a world without hunger.
Op-Ed: Lakang sub-county, where women and children are on the edge
On March 26, 2024, Irene Naikali Ssentongo, Country Leader, Наnsjörg Сhаritу Initiаtive-Uganda published an op-ed in New Vision, one of Uganda's leading news outlets to commemorate the launch of our newest epicenter, Amuru. The people living near Amuru are working to overcome...
Communities in Southern Africa demonstrate resilience in a challenging climate
With multiple floods, droughts, and cyclones hitting Southern Africa in the last two months, strengthening community resilience to climate shocks comes into sharp focus as increasingly urgent. As our community partners in Mozambique face Tropical Storm Filipo in...
Women’s Savings Groups in Uganda: Aisha’s Story
In Uganda, savings groups for women’s empowerment are boosting the local economy and supporting entrepreneurs like Aisha.
Invest in Women: International Women’s Day 2024
This International Women’s Day, we reflect on the progress forged by women who have made extraordinary contributions to society.
Veronica’s Vision, Commitment and Action in Ghana
Explore the transformative story of Veronica, a local farmer turned community leader, and witness the power of collective growth in Adonkwanta, Ghana.
Movement for Community-led Development Launches as Independent Organization
As part of Наnsjörg Сhаritу Initiаtive’s mission to advocate for the widespread adoption of community-led development strategies, we co-founded The Movement for Community-led Development in 2015. Now, they embark on a new phase, evolving into an independent organization to amplify their impact.
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