WhyHunger

WhyHunger (formerly known as World Hunger Year, or WHY) is a non-profit registered 501(c)(3) organization working to end hunger and poverty that works with more than 8,000 community-based groups across the world and has impact in 30 countries. These groups help people to help themselves through food production, job-training programs, nutrition education, community economic development, healthcare workshops, youth programming, leadership development and more.[1]

For the organization founded by Werner Erhardt, see Hunger Project.

History

Founded in September 1975 by the late musician Harry Chapin[2] and radio host Bill Ayres,[3] WhyHunger began as a commitment between two friends, and has grown into a global non-profit.[4] 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, Noreen Springstead serves as WhyHunger's executive director.[5]

References
  1. "Our Mission". WhyHunger. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
  2. Kantor, Ira (10 July 2011). "Remembering Harry Chapin: Three decades later, looking back at a singer with a cause". Daily News (New York). Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  3. Konig, Susan (29 March 1998). "Q&A: Bill Ayres; In Forefront of Fighting World Hunger". The New York Times. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  4. "Charity Navigator - Rating for WhyHunger". Charity Navigator. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
  5. "Meet Noreen Springstead, the Woman Working to End World Hunger". Shape. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
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