Bangladesh is one of the world's most densely populated countries with 150 million people, 49 percent of whom live below the national poverty line. The Hunger Project has been active in Bangladesh since 1990 and is currently the largest volunteer-based organization covering all 64 districts. The Hunger Project works in rural areas to promote self reliance and the sustainable end of hunger through the training of local government leaders, women, and youth.
On October 15, 2008 the people of Bangladesh observed the 9th National Girl Child Day. National Girl Child Day is a national strategy that seeks to improve the status of and end discrimination against girls in Bangladeshi society. Since 2000, Bangladesh has celebrated National Girl Child Day each year as one day of the annual Children's Rights Week.
In Bangladesh, the training of local activists, called "animators," is key to all of our activities. Animator trainings are highly empowering, inspiring, and motivational training programs.
In Bangaldesh, local organizations are formed by The Hunger Project's trained animators and grassroots people. During the reporting period, 123 local organizations have been successfully formed.
