For the next installment in our series on the Leland International Hunger Fellows and their policy placements, we turn to Carlo Abuyuan, placed with FHI360 in Zambia and Washington, D.C. Policy Placement For my policy year I am based in … Read more
More Ways to Fight Hunger: A List of Fellowship Opportunities
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
Announcing the 24th Class of Emerson National Hunger Fellows
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
Field Site Spotlight: Denver, CO
Food is a basic human need—and so is shelter. In many urban areas, people in poverty are forced to choose: groceries or rent; nutritious meals or heat and electricity. For Emerson Fellows Ashley Burnside and Michelle Loo, who worked with … Read more
Policy Update: Jennie Lane
Continuing our series on the Leland International Hunger Fellows and their policy placements, we turn our focus to Jennie Lane, placed with Land O’Lakes International Development in Malawi and Washington, D.C. Jennie Lane Jennie Lane (front, right) with other L4R … Read more
Emerson Fellows Complete Policy Training
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
Congressional Hunger Center Urges Lawmakers to Preserve America’s Best Interests in Face of Short-Sighted Budget Proposal
The President’s proposed ‘skinny budget’ released today will make America weaker and less secure, here at home and overseas. The proposed budget functionally eliminates critical foreign assistance spending at USDA and makes dramatic cuts to the State Department. The proposal, … Read more
Policy Update: Meghan Anson
Continuing our series on the work of Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows at their policy placements, here’s Meghan Anson with an update from Concern Worldwide: Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian aid organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering … Read more
When we can reach out and share we’ll go farther: an interview with Leland alum Julie Savane
The skills and training Hunger Fellows receive during their service provide a strong foundation for their future work as effective leaders against hunger and poverty. In this first installment of a new blog series highlighting the endeavors of Hunger Fellow … Read more
Carnegie Mellon University expands Strategic Partnership Scholarship for Fellowship Alumni
The Congressional Hunger Center and Carnegie Mellon have upgraded their partnership to offer alumni of the Emerson National and Leland International Hunger Fellowships an opportunity to continue their leadership development after their service has ended. Carnegie Mellon University’s H. … Read more
Field Site Spotlight: San Jose, CA
Our series on Emerson Fellows and their field work continues with a visit to Sam Stevens and David Lazere, both partnering with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Sam Stevens It is difficult to … Read more
Field Site Spotlight: New Orleans, LA
Our series on Emerson Fellows and their field work continues with a look at three Fellows in New Orleans, LA, working with Market Umbrella and the Jesuit Social Research Institute. Imani Marshall As an Emerson Hunger Fellow I am working … Read more