On Thursday, February 17, the 28th Class of Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows presented findings from their field placements in a briefing entitled “A Snapshot of Hunger in America.” Presentations showcased innovative strategies and approaches for ending hunger at the … Read more
Congressional Hunger Center Releases Video and Discussion Guide to Create Effective Anti-Hunger Advocates
Just in time for the holiday season, the Hunger Center has launched a new video and discussion guide to help individuals learn about the problem of hunger and how they can get involved in solving it. Coming at a time … Read more
Leland Fellows Share Next-Generation Perspectives in Briefing
On Friday, August 6, the 10th Class of Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows shared insights and recommendations in a virtual briefing entitled “Next-Generation Perspectives in Global Food Security.” These presentations, delivered a few weeks before the fellows concluded their two-year … Read more
Host a Leland International Hunger Fellow in 2021-2023
On Friday, November 6, staff of the Hunger Center held an online info session for potential hosts of the next class of Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows, who will begin their two-year fellowship in September 2021. The session covered the … Read more
Video: “So Many Different Minds and Ways of Attacking Food Security”
In March the 9th Class of Leland Hunger Fellows met in Washington, D.C. for a mid-policy retreat. The fellows took time to consider their roles in the broader anti-hunger movement, and how they will continue to work against global hunger following … Read more
Hunger Fellows Gather in Kenya for Mid-Field Retreat
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.
Emerson Fellows Celebrate Commencement
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