Rise Against Hunger

?? Did you know students at seven schools in southwestern Kenya no longer have to walk to and from school daily to acquire water? Find out more in the second installment of our four-part storytelling series, It Starts With a Meal: Kenya! The Feed for Knowledge project, implemented by Rise Against Hunger and Rural Family Hope, resulted in all seven schools having regular access to 20,000 liters of water or more — where water was not previously present. Robert Karani, Head Teacher at Simbauti Primary School, said, “Water is life, and every little drop of water available in society should be taken care of.” Watch our new video to hear from local leaders like Robert about how water has improved students’ health and well-being. Then, head over to our blog to learn more about the impact you’re helping to make possible in Kenya: https://lnkd.in/gi4SSjyz? . . . #RiseAgainstHunger #ItStartsWithAMeal #HungerChampions

We have a shipment update! ?? In October, we shippedd 19 containers packed with millions of meals – and hope for a bright future – to our global partners to distribute in their local communities in support of people facing food insecurity. We’re grateful to our Hunger Champions for making this impact possible!?? ?? 6 containers sent to Convoy of Hope in the Philippines ?? 2 containers sent to International Care Ministries in the Philippines ?? 2 containers sent to the Salesian Missions to Timor-Leste ?? 2 containers sent to Family Legacy in Zambia ?? 2 containers sent to Children of Vietnam ?? 1 container sent to ANCHOR OF HOPE CHARITIES in Zambia ?? 1 container sent to Hope for Burkina Futures in Burkina Faso ?? 1 container sent to Feed the Hungry in Ukraine ?? 1 container sent to Rise Against Hunger Africa ?? 1 container sent to the Salesian Missions in South Sudan . . . #RiseAgainstHunger #ItStartsWithAMeal #HungerChampions

Did you hear? You can shop for a cause through our Shop Hope marketplace! Through this all-new online marketplace, you can purchase gifts to provide hope for children and families, impacting sustainable hunger relief to reach millions of people that Rise Against Hunger serves worldwide. Your gift will empower communities facing hunger right now through farming and gardening, nutrition and education and so much more! Visit the link below to shop now and find out how your gift makes an impact: https://lnkd.in/d2XY79G7? .? . . #RiseAgainstHunger #ItStartsWithAMeal #HungerChampions

?? ?????????????????? ???????????? ???? ??????????????????: Pfizer reached the incredible milestone of 5 million meals packaged with Rise Against Hunger since 2010! ?? In honor of the company’s 175th anniversary, Pfizer launched the 175 Days of Good initiative, a global call to action to inspire and celebrate volunteerism to do good in the communities they serve and beyond. This drove their remarkable efforts to package 1 million meals in 2024 with the support of thousands of team members across the globe. In our latest blog, hear firsthand from Dezarie N. Mayers, Director of Colleague Engagement Programs at Pfizer, to learn more about our partnership and why helping to end hunger is important to Pfizer. https://hubs.li/Q02Y6Qrp0 . . . #RiseAgainstHunger #ItStartsWithAMeal #HungerChampions

The Rotary Club of South Bay Sunrise organized an inspiring Rise Against Hunger Experience, where they packaged over 65,000 meals in Torrance, California. Thanks to the incredible efforts of 200 volunteers, this passionate team of Hunger Champions has made a significant and lasting difference in the battle against global hunger! ???? . . . #RiseAgainstHunger #ItStartsWithAMeal #HungerChampions

?? Our It Starts With a Meal: Kenya story series continues with this exciting update! In this video, find out more about the Feed for Knowledge project in southwestern Kenya led by Rise Against Hunger and Rural Family Hope. You’ll hear from Rise Against Hunger Chief Programs Officer?Edna Ogwangi?and Rural Family Hope Executive Director?Jacqueline Okello?as they share how our partnership has improved access to nutrition and quality education through local school feeding programs. Your support will further this impact for communities in Kenya and worldwide, ensuring long-term food security. Join the movement today:? https://lnkd.in/gYQAKpVB . . . #RiseAgainstHunger #ItStartsWithAMeal #HungerChampions

Way to go, Team Rise & Stride! ???? To our dedicated runners: In preparation for the New York City Marathon on November 3, you trained for months and raised funds to support our vision of a world without hunger. You ran alongside a dedicated team of Hunger Champions — just like you — striving toward brighter futures for people facing food insecurity in remote, last-mile communities. Even more, you crossed the finish line knowing you’d made a significant accomplishment in completing a marathon and changing the lives of many worldwide. Every stride stands for nourished lives, an education, empowered communities, and hope for a healthier and happier tomorrow. Thank YOU to our incredible runners for making this impact possible and for sharing why you joined #TeamRiseAndStride! ?? . . . #RiseAgainstHunger #ItStartsWithAMeal #HungerChampions

Driven by a vision to spread the light and warmth of hospitality across the globe, Hilton motivates their team to serve with purpose — and they’ve truly succeeded! In the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, Hilton recently organized a Rise Against Hunger Experience, uniting volunteers to package over 10,000 meals. Partnerships like the one we have with Hilton allow us to reach the lives of hundreds of thousands of people facing hunger worldwide. Thank you! ?? . . . #RiseAgainstHunger #ItStartsWithAMeal #HungerChampions

Earlier this week, we shared part one of our four-part story series, It Starts With a Meal: Kenya! With the support of Hunger Champions — just like you — you’ve walked alongside Rise Against Hunger and Rural Family Hope as we seek to break the poverty cycle in southwestern Kenya through the Feed for Knowledge project. This project supports seven primary schools by providing nutritious meals that increase school attendance and improve academic performance, but that’s not all. Stay tuned to our social media channels to learn more about the Feed for Knowlege project and other key impact areas YOU have made possible! . . . #RiseAgainstHunger #ItStartsWithAMeal #HungerChampions

?? How can education transform an entire community? Find out in the first installment of our new four-part storytelling series, It Starts With a Meal: Kenya!? The Feed for Knowledge project led by Rise Against Hunger and Rural Family Hope resulted in a 17% increase in school enrollment in just ONE year.? Befil, grade 8, says, “I like to come to school because education is the key to success… My hopes and dreams is that I want my future to be bright.” Watch our new video to hear from students like Befil, along with school and community leaders, about the incredible transformation happening through this project. Then, head to the blog to learn more about the impact you’re helping to create: https://lnkd.in/gMrDxNUP? . . . #ItStartsWithAMeal #RiseAgainstHunger #HungerChampions