WhyHunger (formerly known as World Hunger Year, or WHY) is a
501(c)(3) organization
A 501(c)(3) organization is a United States corporation, Trust (business), trust, unincorporated association or other type of organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the United States Code. It is one of ...
(non-profit organization) that says it aims to end
hunger
In politics, humanitarian aid, and the social sciences, hunger is defined as a condition in which a person does not have the physical or financial capability to eat sufficient food to meet basic nutritional needs for a sustained period. In t ...
by providing access to nutritious food both in the U.S. and the world.
Scope
The organization works with more than 8,000 community-based groups across the globe and has worked in 30 countries. These groups aim to help people to help themselves through
food production
The food industry is a complex, global network of diverse businesses that supplies most of the food consumed by the World population, world's population. The food industry today has become highly diversified, with manufacturing ranging from sm ...
,
job-training programs,
nutrition education
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Nutrition education is a combination of learning experiences designed to teach individuals or groups about the principles of a balanced diet, the importance of various nutrients, how to make healthy food choices, and how both dietary an ...
,
community economic development Community economic development (CED) is a field of study that actively elicits community involvement when working with government and private sectors to build strong communities, industries, and markets. It includes collaborative and participatory ...
, healthcare workshops, youth programming, leadership development and more.
History
Founded in September 1975 by musician
Harry Chapin
Harry Forster Chapin (; December 7, 1942 – July 16, 1981) was an American singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and hunger activist best known for his folk rock and pop rock songs. He achieved worldwide success in the 1970s. Chapin, a Grammy Award- ...
and radio host
Bill Ayres,
WhyHunger began as a commitment between two friends and has grown into a global non-profit. After Harry Chapin died in a car crash in 1981, family, friends, fans and the music community worked to ensure that WhyHunger lived on. Today, Jenique Jones serves as WhyHunger's executive director.
References
External links
Official website{{Authority control
Hunger relief organizations
Charities based in New York (state)
Organizations established in 1975
Development charities based in the United States
501(c)(3) organizations