The Hunger Project UK

Who we are

We are a global charity committed to the sustainable end of world hunger. Our mission is to end hunger and poverty by pioneering sustainable, grassroots, women-centred strategies and advocating for their widespread adoption in countries throughout the world.

In 2023, we reached 12.4 million people in Africa, South Asia and Latin America. We believe people living in hunger are themselves the key to ending hunger. In partnership, we work with community members to realize their vision, commitment and leadership so they can feed themselves and their families, and end hunger for good in their communities.

We work to solve the root causes of hunger by supporting the communities experiencing them. As we adapt to meet local challenges and opportunities wherever we work, our programmes have a wide range of objectives, such as, ending child marriage, empowering women leaders, increasing girls in education, engaging local governments, entrepreneurism and employability, climate resilient farming and maternal health.

Our culture and values

The Hunger Project's culture and values are deeply rooted in community empowerment, sustainability, and gender equality. Here are the key aspects of our culture and values:

1. Empowerment: The Hunger Project believes in empowering people, particularly women, to become the agents of their own development. This approach involves providing leadership training and fostering self-reliance, allowing communities to drive their own progress and end hunger sustainably.

2. Grassroots Approach: The Hunger Project works at the grassroots level, ensuring that programs are locally led and tailored to the specific needs of each community. By focusing on community-led development, we prioritize local solutions to hunger and poverty.

3. Holistic Development: Our work addresses hunger's root causes through various integrated programs, including education, healthcare, climate resilience, sustainable farming, and gender equity initiatives. This holistic model ensures that all areas of life are improved for long-term change.

4. Gender Equality: We place women at the centre of our efforts, acknowledging that gender inequality is a major driver of hunger and poverty. Empowering women and promoting gender equality is essential to the Hunger Project's mission of ending hunger.

5. Sustainability: A key component of our strategy is building sustainable systems that communities can maintain independently. We focus on sustainable agricultural practices, water resource management, and income-generating activities that contribute to long-lasting change.

6. Partnership: The Hunger Project values collaboration and partnership. Our programs work alongside governments, local organisations, and international partners to amplify the impact and reach of our initiatives.

7. Vision-Driven: The Hunger Project operates with a bold vision—to end hunger and poverty within our lifetime. This ambitious goal drives the organization to think big, innovate, and work persistently toward systemic change.

Our values emphasise dignity, empowerment, and the belief that hunger can be eradicated with the right strategies and collective action.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

The Hunger Project UK ensures fairness and opposes discrimination across our workforce by adhering to core principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), which are embedded in our culture and operations. We are committed to:

1. Diversity and Inclusion Policies: The Hunger Project UK is committed to creating a work environment where every individual, regardless of background, gender, race, or ability, feels respected and valued. 

2. Gender Equality Focus: The Hunger Project places special emphasis on gender equality, not just in our programs but within our operations as well. By focusing on women’s empowerment in their programs, we reflect these values in our internal culture, ensuring that female employees and leaders are given equal opportunities to advance.

3. Transparent Policies and Accountability: The Hunger Project UK enforces anti-discrimination and equal opportunity policies. Employees are encouraged to report any forms of discrimination or harassment, and we have processes in place for resolving grievances fairly and confidentially.

4. Partnership and Community Engagement: The Hunger Project UK promotes a culture of partnership and collaboration with local and global communities. We uphold the values of respect, equality, and inclusivity by ensuring that our workforce and partners operate with cultural sensitivity and a commitment to social justice.

Through these practices, The Hunger Project UK works to foster an inclusive, fair, and supportive environment for all its employees while actively opposing discrimination in all its forms.