Das Hunger Projekt
Das Hunger Projekt e.V. is a non-profit organization that has been working for over 40 years to sustainably overcome hunger and poverty. With a focus on empowerment and education in Africa, South Asia, and Latin America, it aims for a world without HUNGER by 2030. Committed individuals are welcome!
About Das Hunger Projekt e.V.
editDas Hunger Projekt e.V. is a non-profit organization that has been dedicated to the sustainable overcoming of hunger and poverty for over 40 years. As part of the global network The Hunger Project, with 22 country offices worldwide, the organization is particularly active in Africa, South Asia, and Latin America. The main goal is to create a world without hunger by 2030.
Key Products and Services
editDas Hunger Projekt e.V. relies on a "Bottom-Up" approach that places women and communities at the center. The organization promotes education, agriculture, health, and microfinance programs that equip people with the knowledge and resources they need to overcome hunger and poverty. Special projects include strengthening maternal and child health in Ghana and Senegal, promoting women's participation in India, and empowering indigenous women and youth in Peru.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of Das Hunger Projekt e.V. is to promote individual and collective actions to transform unjust systems that cause and sustain hunger. The organization believes in the limitless potential of every person and the combined strength of the community. The vision is a world without hunger, where people can develop their leadership skills and improve their own situation as well as that of their community.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editDas Hunger Projekt e.V. works in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda. The organization focuses on system-oriented approaches that consider the entire system and the interrelationships of subsystems. Principles include human dignity, gender equality, empowerment, sustainability, and social change. The organization promotes individual and community responsibility for local development and emphasizes transformative leadership that awakens people to their own power.
Current Developments
editIn 2023, Das Hunger Projekt e.V. reached over 12 million people through its projects in around 10,000 communities. Despite the challenges posed by the climate crisis, pandemics, and armed conflicts, the organization remains committed to forging effective partnerships with local authorities and empowering women as key agents of change.
Das Hunger Projekt e.V. is proud to have held the DZI donation seal since 2003 for the verifiable, economical, and statutory use of donations and to be part of the Initiative Transparent Civil Society. The organization regularly documents its activities in annual reports and advocates for transparency and accountability.
Das Hunger Projekt e.V. invites everyone to get involved and become part of the movement for a fairer world without hunger.