Nutrition and rights: Meet three women who are leaders of change

At Watoto Arts, we are proud of our collaboration with The Hunger Project, where we support their important work for a world where no one should have to live in hunger. We do this by donating SEK 40 from each Siyanda and Abey doll set sold, which has the embroidery “Love. Nutrition. Rights.” embroidered on the pocket. The donation will go towards the work of ensuring the right nutrition for children and their families through training and support for small farmers, with a focus on women, in their countries of operation.

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In The Hunger Project's program, people get opportunities to get themselves out of hunger through education, equality and leadership. In this way, the power of individuals to change their lives is strengthened. They are given tools to lead themselves and their communities towards a future without hunger, for generations to come

Mary in Malawi has started a kitchen garden

Mary from Malawi has three children, and tragically lost a son to malnutrition. Since then, she has been supported by The Hunger Project with training in children's nutrition and health as well as in cultivation methods and tips on how she can increase and diversify her food production.

"My sister and I have started a small kitchen garden where we grow corn and other vegetables. My focus is for my children to eat well every day!” Mary in Malawi.

Claudia in Mexico wants to change injustice

Claudia, a 12-year-old girl from Chiapas, Mexico, dreams of becoming a lawyer and fighting for justice. Where she lives, it is common for girls to be forced to stay home from school to help their families put food on the table, and in the worst case, they are married off. The Hunger Project supports the girls through education about their rights and informs those around them about the dangers of child marriage.

"We girls dream of a high school and university in the village, so that we can study further after primary school. I want to become a lawyer. There are many injustices here and people are rude to each other, I want to change that." Claudia in Mexico.

Guthyamma in India is a leader in the village council

Despite harassment and threats, Guthyamma, from India, was elected to her local village council where she fights for the betterment of her community. Through The Hunger Project, she has been able to attend a leadership program for women where she gained new skills and met other women who give her support.

“I am constantly learning more about the political system. I want to ensure that everyone has access to clean water, sanitation, jobs and proper infrastructure. I intend to make much needed changes.” Guthyamma in India.

Read more about people driving change at The Hunger Project https://thehungerproject.se/roster-fran-folkrorelsen/

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