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On Thursday, September 2, international singing sensation Dionne Warwick flew into London to join The Hunger Project in launching World Hunger Day - Empowering People. Ending Hunger. World Hunger Day, which will take place on January 9, 2011, will celebrate and support the individuals and communities in developing and developed countries that are working to end hunger and poverty worldwide.

Floods in Pakistan have left more than 1,300 people dead and 14 million affected as waters wash away people's homes, crops and livelihoods. The Hunger Project stands in solidarity with the people of Pakistan and the many agencies that are working to provide relief.

It is with great pleasure that we announce that Mary Ellen McNish has been appointed President and CEO of The Hunger Project. Mary Ellen joins THP after serving 10 years as General Secretary, the executive head, of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC).

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Idrissa Dicko has been appointed the new Vice President of Africa Programs at The Hunger Project, following the retirement of Dr. Fitigu Tadesse. Dr. Dicko has been a treasured THP team member for the last 14 years as Country Director in Burkina Faso.