About Us
World Hunger Day was founded by The Hunger Project in 2011 to call attention to the global food crisis.
Since then World Hunger Day has grown into a globally-recognized day of significance and millions of individuals, organizations, corporations and governments have come together to highlight the importance of creating a world without hunger.
About The Hunger Project
Founded in 1977, The Hunger Project is a global movement dedicated to creating a world without hunger. We believe people living in hunger are not the problem. They are at the heart of a sustainable solution that lasts.
All our data, gathered over four decades, points to the same thing: supporting people faced with hunger to build their own solutions is critical. By empowering communities facing hunger, we can transform the systems of inequity that keep hunger in place. Once and for all.
We don’t see a billion mouths to feed, we see a billion human beings who are aspiring change makers, entrepreneurs and innovators.
Take Action Today.
Visit Local Farmer's Markets
Your choices—what you eat and how you shop—can drive sustainable farming. Support your local farmers or Community Supported Agriculture program. As part of the World Hunger Day campaign, share your farmer’s market or CSA finds using the hashtag #FarmersMarketHaul on social media.
Engage Your Local Government
Encourage your government to invest in incentives for climate-resilient agriculture. Public policies and funding that support sustainable farming practices, soil regeneration, and water conservation can help small-scale farmers adapt to climate change.
Invest in Farmers
Invest in programs that build the capacity of small-scale farmers to leverage climate-smart agriculture. Training, resources, and innovative techniques—such as agroforestry, drought-resistant crops, and efficient irrigation—equip farmers to grow food sustainably despite changing climates.
Share Your Story
Are you a farmer? Share your sustainable practices with the world to show others how efficient and effective earth-friendly agriculture can be. Use the hashtag #SowingResilience to share.