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


WhyHunger (formerly known as World Hunger Year, or WHY) is a 501(c)(3) organization (non-profit organization) that aims to end hunger and poverty.

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, job-training programs, nutrition education, community economic development, healthcare workshops, youth programming, leadership development and more.

History

Founded in September 1975 by musician Harry Chapin 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.

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