Tagged ‘Updates’
Participants at the Global Anti-Hunger Corps Summit share and review action plans developed during a group exercise. Last week the Congressional Hunger Center and Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation hosted a gathering of more than fifty anti-hunger advocates and leaders for … Read more
The 9th Class of Leland International Hunger Fellows convened in Nairobi, Kenya in March 2018 to develop their skills at capacity enhancement and share what they’ve learned so far at their first-year placements.
2018 marks the Congressional Hunger Center’s 25th Anniversary. In the coming months we’ll be using this space to share some stories with you—stories from our alums, our partner organizations, and current and former staff. But we wanted to start with … Read more
This spring semester, the Congressional Hunger Center (CHC) is launching the Zero Hunger Initiative, a new collaboration with with the Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation. Participants in the Bonner Program at college campuses across the United States will be able to … Read more
The 23rd Class of Emerson Hunger Fellows at their Commencement In July the Congressional Hunger Center celebrated the Commencement of the 23rd Class of Emerson National Hunger Fellows. Fellowship alumni, staff, supervisors, family, and friends were on hand to recognize … Read more
The Congressional Hunger Center is pleased to announce the fall field site partners for the 24th Class of Emerson National Hunger Fellows. The fellows will be placed with organizations in seven states plus the District of Columbia, including two in … Read more
Placements for the 9th Class of Leland Fellows (click to enlarge) The Congressional Hunger Center is pleased to announce the members of the incoming 9th Class of Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows! These fourteen fellows will be working in twelve … Read more
On June 13th, leaders and supporters of the fight against hunger will gather together for the 11th Annual Hunger Leadership Awards, hosted by the Congressional Hunger Center (CHC). The Awards Ceremony serves as an opportunity to honor leaders in the … Read more
This spring the Congressional Hunger Center was fortunate enough to be joined by our two terrific interns Kiana Kelly and Stephanie Jamilla. If you’ve been keeping an eye on this blog, you will have encountered their work already. We’re so … Read more
By Kiana Kelly and Stephanie Jamilla The Bill Emerson National and Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowship Programs receive a high volume of applications every cycle. We’d love to be able to offer everyone a chance to fight hunger, but unfortunately … Read more
We are excited to announce the 24th Class of Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows! This year’s selection process was as competitive as ever; the 16 Fellows of the new class were selected from more than 372 applications. The Fellows hail … Read more
The 23rd Class of Emerson Fellows and CHC staff meet with CHC Board Chair Rep. James McGovern in his office during policy training. Each February, Emerson Hunger Fellows leave their field placements across the country and move to Washington, D.C., … Read more
