This post first appeared in The Huffington Post. 1994 was an historic year in South Africa, the beginning of the dismantling of political Apartheid. The Anti- Apartheid Movement in South Africa in partnership with similar movements all over the world brought down the hated tyrannical government that had enslaved the Black majority for so many years. The people were finally
15-01-2016
Join WhyHunger on February 1st from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at the School of Visual Arts Screening Room (136 W 21st Street, New York) for a special free screening of "Once And For All" including an introduction by the director Michael Epstein and a panel discussion to follow. "Once And For All" is a feature film that tells the
06-01-2016
This spotlight is a feature of WhyHunger’s digital storytelling that showcases grassroots organizations and community leaders through dynamic stories and pictures, to give a real view of projects that are working to alleviate food insecurity and increase communities’ access to nutritious food. We believe that telling one’s story is not only an act of reclaiming in the face of the
23-12-2015
WhyHunger's annual Hungerthon campaign raised a gross total of $822K this year for the fight against hunger and poverty. Partnering with CBS Radio New York, SiriusXM and iHeartMedia New York, the money was raised through the combined efforts of a national radiothon, where WhyHunger staff and 15 different community-based partners participated in issue-focused interviews, and an online auction, which featured
21-12-2015
Reposted with permission from Other Worlds, a women-driven education and movement support collaborative. This is the 3rd in a 7-part article series featuring interviews with grassroots African leaders (mostly women) from Senegal, Mali, Kenya, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Each is working for seed and food sovereignty, the decolonization of Africa’s food system, and the preservation of traditional farming practices. From an
14-12-2015
Hungerthon isn’t over yet, but here at the WhyHunger office we're already reflecting on how grateful we are for the volunteers that make it possible year after year. I sat down with a few longtime volunteers to hear about what makes Hungerthon so important to each of them. For more on Hungerthon, check out the website here. Remember, there’s still
14-12-2015
This holiday season, give the gifts that not only give back, but also specifically make a difference in the fight against hunger and poverty with WhyHunger’s Top 10 List. Once again, we are happy to share a list of our staff’s favorite items that support WhyHunger and our valued partners. There’s something for everyone, happy gift giving! 1. Bring in the
09-12-2015
Don’t miss out! A majority of our exclusive Hungerthon celebrity auction items online at Charitybuzz are closing on Tuesday, December 8th! Bid now to support WhyHunger’s work and help fight for everyone’s right to nutritious food. Memorabilia and unique experience packages from musicians, sports teams and personalities such as Kenny Chesney, Andy Cohen, Jenny McCarthy, Billy Joel, Pitbull, NY Mets,
04-12-2015
This spotlight is a feature of WhyHunger’s digital storytelling that showcases grassroots organizations and community leaders through dynamic stories and pictures, to give a real view of projects that are working to alleviate food insecurity and increase communities’ access to nutritious food. We believe that telling one’s story is not only an act of reclaiming in the face of the
02-12-2015
Indigenous communities displaced from their land by the expansion of agribusiness in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. (Photo: Cristiano Navarro) Today in New York City, a group of organizations who are allies of WhyHunger are launching a new report titled “Foreign Pension Funds and Land Grabbing in Brazil” that details the seedy underbelly of investments in land acquisitions in
17-11-2015
This post first appeared in The Huffington Post. 1994 was an historic year in South Africa, the beginning of the dismantling of political Apartheid. The Anti- Apartheid Movement in South Africa in partnership with similar movements all over the world brought down the hated tyrannical government that had enslaved the Black majority for so many years. The people were finally
15-01-2016
Join WhyHunger on February 1st from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at the School of Visual Arts Screening Room (136 W 21st Street, New York) for a special free screening of "Once And For All" including an introduction by the director Michael Epstein and a panel discussion to follow. "Once And For All" is a feature film that tells the
06-01-2016
This spotlight is a feature of WhyHunger’s digital storytelling that showcases grassroots organizations and community leaders through dynamic stories and pictures, to give a real view of projects that are working to alleviate food insecurity and increase communities’ access to nutritious food. We believe that telling one’s story is not only an act of reclaiming in the face of the
23-12-2015
WhyHunger's annual Hungerthon campaign raised a gross total of $822K this year for the fight against hunger and poverty. Partnering with CBS Radio New York, SiriusXM and iHeartMedia New York, the money was raised through the combined efforts of a national radiothon, where WhyHunger staff and 15 different community-based partners participated in issue-focused interviews, and an online auction, which featured
21-12-2015
Reposted with permission from Other Worlds, a women-driven education and movement support collaborative. This is the 3rd in a 7-part article series featuring interviews with grassroots African leaders (mostly women) from Senegal, Mali, Kenya, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Each is working for seed and food sovereignty, the decolonization of Africa’s food system, and the preservation of traditional farming practices. From an
14-12-2015
Hungerthon isn’t over yet, but here at the WhyHunger office we're already reflecting on how grateful we are for the volunteers that make it possible year after year. I sat down with a few longtime volunteers to hear about what makes Hungerthon so important to each of them. For more on Hungerthon, check out the website here. Remember, there’s still
14-12-2015
This holiday season, give the gifts that not only give back, but also specifically make a difference in the fight against hunger and poverty with WhyHunger’s Top 10 List. Once again, we are happy to share a list of our staff’s favorite items that support WhyHunger and our valued partners. There’s something for everyone, happy gift giving! 1. Bring in the
09-12-2015
Don’t miss out! A majority of our exclusive Hungerthon celebrity auction items online at Charitybuzz are closing on Tuesday, December 8th! Bid now to support WhyHunger’s work and help fight for everyone’s right to nutritious food. Memorabilia and unique experience packages from musicians, sports teams and personalities such as Kenny Chesney, Andy Cohen, Jenny McCarthy, Billy Joel, Pitbull, NY Mets,
04-12-2015
This spotlight is a feature of WhyHunger’s digital storytelling that showcases grassroots organizations and community leaders through dynamic stories and pictures, to give a real view of projects that are working to alleviate food insecurity and increase communities’ access to nutritious food. We believe that telling one’s story is not only an act of reclaiming in the face of the
02-12-2015
Indigenous communities displaced from their land by the expansion of agribusiness in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. (Photo: Cristiano Navarro) Today in New York City, a group of organizations who are allies of WhyHunger are launching a new report titled “Foreign Pension Funds and Land Grabbing in Brazil” that details the seedy underbelly of investments in land acquisitions in
17-11-2015