Congressional Hunger Center

💭 Considering the Mickey Leland International #HungerFellowship? Check out this recording of our webinar for prospective applicants from October 9, where you'll learn about the fellowship’s structure, the kind of work you’ll do as a #hungerfellow, the training and professional development you’ll receive, timeline and details about the application and onboarding process, and more. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and all applications must be received by December 31, 2024. We hope to hear from you soon! https://lnkd.in/eWGQhgsy

🎉 We are proud to announce our new course tailored specifically for registered dietitians! 🎉 "Food Insecurity in the U.S.: Root Causes, Solutions and Results" is now available on Zero Hunger Academy and has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 3 CPEUs. Upon completion of the course, nutritionists and dietitians will better understand the populations at greatest risk for food insecurity, the root causes of hunger, and effective solutions to food insecurity. Our hope is that nutritionists and dietitians will fulfill their professional obligations while also gaining more insight into the challenges that many Americans face in accessing an affordable, healthy diet. https://lnkd.in/ewDFSmSq #dietitians #foodsecurity #cpeu

Thank you to the Governing Board members, Advisory Board members and staff from the Atlanta Community Food Bank for participating in our #EndHungerin30 Challenge throughout October. We've been delighted to hear that the Government Affairs director is going to use the policy primer to help brief people on social safety net programs and that the Education Director has used articles from the challenge in an event recently. What a great partnership with a robust organization! Huge thanks to one of our Hunger Center alums, Xavier Roberts, MPP, for helping us get connected. If your organization would like to participate as a group, reach out to Liz Pearce or any of our staff to get started. Custom courses are available, and all courses include a certificate of completion. #endhungerin30 #zerohungeracademy #onlinelearning #volunteer

We're now accepting applications for the Bill Emerson National #HungerFellowship! If you're ready to spend the next year developing your professional expertise and leadership skills while supporting community and national efforts to end hunger across the U.S., we want to hear from you! The Emerson Program offers: ✅ Placements with two different organizations addressing hunger, poverty, and their root causes at the community and national levels ✅ Membership in a supportive and dynamic learning cohort ✅ Competitive financial packages ✅ Expert-led trainings designed to build your leadership skills Get started on your application today at our website, or check out our newly-updated Program Overview for more information on where you'll work, what you'll do, and how you'll grow as an Emerson #HungerFellow. We hope to hear from you! #EndHungerNow #HungerFellows

Today is #WorldFoodDay. When I go shopping for my own food, I carry this bag with me. I think most people agree with this statement, but they don't realize just how far we are from realizing it. Today, 733 million people are facing hunger in the world, and nearly 3 billion of us (yes, maybe our own neighbors and families) are unable to afford a healthy diet. We all have a role to play in ensuring that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food. Visit HungerCenter.org to learn more about how you can join us in our efforts.

The 12th Class of Leland Fellows have been working with host NGOs and other organizations since October 2023 and continue to learn a tremendous amount about what is required to ensure food and nutrition security for all. Through this presentation and a Q&A they will share findings from their fieldwork or policy experience highlighting challenges and proposing interventions that could drive significant change. Presentations will cover a range of topics including farmers’ resilience, enhancing disaster risk reduction strategies, optimizing digital tools that support development, gender roles and climate change as root causes of food insecurity, and strengthening malnutrition services.

The wait is over—applications are now open for the Summer 2025 #ZeroHunger Internship! The Zero Hunger Internship is a full-time, paid summer leadership development opportunity for college students and recent graduates and is a program of the Congressional Hunger Center. It is designed for individuals who are interested in federal anti-hunger policy. Interns work at global and domestic anti-hunger organizations in Washington, D.C., for 10 weeks. In addition to participating in leadership development training, participants also attend a Summer Seminar Series about hunger, public policy, and advocacy. The program allows undergraduate students or individuals who have graduated December 2024 or after a paid opportunity for on-the-job training and a robust learning experience. Candidates apply to the Zero Hunger Program and are matched by the Congressional Hunger Center with internship placements in Washington, D.C. #ZeroHungerInterns also complete a research project on a hunger topic of their choosing and present their findings to stakeholders of the Hunger Center at the end of the program. The dual goals of the program are to build the capacity of organizations fighting hunger and to develop interns into anti-hunger leaders who will return to their communities ready to advocate for a hunger-free future. Get started today by reading our guide for prospective applicants, covering everything you need on how to apply, including selection criteria, timelines, benefits, and much more. https://lnkd.in/eCwFMMYT #ZeroHungerIntern #EndHungerNow

We are now accepting applications for the Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowship for 2025-2027! If you're ready to spend the next two years working for global food and nutrition security, developing your professional and leadership skills, and gaining critical experience in how to create a hunger-free world, we want to hear from you! Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis now through December 31, 2024. Learn more about the fellowship and how to prepare your application at our website. https://lnkd.in/dYE8rsdQ