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A decade of impact, resilience, and hope — 274 stories sharing our journey towards a hunger-free India
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Real stories of transformation, hope, and resilience from communities we serve
Creating Hunger-Free Communities-III
Conceptual framework, vision and implementation strategy for hunger-free village model (part 3)
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Creating Hunger-Free Communities-II
An overview of our community-centric hunger-free village initiative in remote rural areas (part 2)
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Creating Hunger-Free Communities - I
An overview of our community-centric hunger-free village initiative in remote rural pockets.
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This women's day, Let us pledge to #breakthebias
Here is how we are taking steps to empower women It is proven with evidence that providing women with access and control over resources can break the cycle of poverty and end global hunger. According to the World Food Programme, “giving women farmers more resources could bring the number of hun
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SAMBAL Project - Community Empowerment through Livelihood!
Cluster 1- Malkangiri (OD), Koraput (OD), Nabrangpur (OD), Bastar (CH), Dantewada (CH), Vizianagaram (AP),
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National Nutrition Week - Project for Pregnant Mothers Launched!
First week of September is observed in India as the National Nutrition Week. During the week, Government and other civic agencies conduct a number of programs, events, campaigns and initiatives to highlight the the importance and necessity of good nutrition for human growth.  A well-balanced di
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Thought leadership on hunger, nutrition, sustainable development, and social change
The Subtle Line Between Support and Control: Reflections from the Field
A field visit to Jharkhand for income-generation planning revealed how easily well-intentioned support can shift into control — and what it takes to truly enable people to think and decide for themselves.
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Importance of Maternal Nutrition for India's Future
India has made significant progress in improving maternal and child health, yet 53% of women aged 15–49 remain anaemic. Improving maternal nutrition is not just about supporting one pregnancy — it is about transforming the health and wellbeing of future generations.
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Nutrition Every Day Podcast Returns with Season 2: Deepening India’s Nutrition Conversation
The #EverydayNutrition podcast is back with Season 2 — expanding the conversation across maternal health, food systems, consumer awareness, and emerging nutrition challenges. A collaboration between Rise Against Hunger India and The Good Sight Webzine & Podcast.
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Rising for Resilience: Reflecting on Our Journey and the Road Ahead (2025–2028)
As Rise Against Hunger India moves through the implementation of its Country Strategy Plan (2025–2028), we reflect on the progress made, the lessons learned, and the path forward — grounded in two powerful ideas: agency and resilience.
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Everyday Nutrition Podcast Series
Rise Against Hunger India in collaboration with The Good Sight Webzine and Podcast is doing a podcast series titled Everyday Nutrition. The blog lists down some of the episodes.
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How Hunger Kills - Effects of Chronic Hunger
This guest blog explains how chronic hunger affects functioning of human body and impedes mental acuity which can have intergenerational implications.
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Latest developments, milestones, program progress, and announcements
A New Chapter for Hyderabad: Celebrating a Decade of Partnerships, Growth and Community Impact
On August 4, 2025, Rise Against Hunger India inaugurated its new Hyderabad office and warehouse — marking a decade-long journey of partnership, growth and impact that has transformed Hyderabad into one of the organization's fastest-growing regions.
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Happy Holidays!
Rise Against Hunger India wishes a very happy holiday season!
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Our Annual Impact Report for FY 2024-25
FY 2024-25 Annual Impact Report
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Wish you a Very Happy New Year!
Rise Against Hunger India Team Wishes Everyone a Very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!
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Season's Greetings!
As another remarkable year comes to a close, we reflect with gratitude on a year of incredible progress, learning and opportunities that we experienced this year. The year 2024 has been a landmark year for us, not just because we entered our 10th anniversary this year, but also because we saw some
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Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary!
As we mark our 10th anniversary, we share the joy of a decade of inspiring positive change in our communities.
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Volunteer drives, hunger action campaigns, and community events
This Hunger Action Month, Take a Pledge
October is Our Hunger Action Month
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Join Our Movement This Hunger Action Month!
Call for Action - Join Rise Against Hunger India for Hunger Action Month programs
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#ShieldUp Campaign Phase 2 - Vaccination Drive!
#ShieldUp Campaign - Phase 2 India has seen a huge spike in COVID cases recent weeks in most areas including in the rural pockets. Though this third wave has not been as bad or devastating in terms of hospitalization or deaths as the second wave, public health authorities and experts have been adv
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#ShieldUp Campaign - COVID Vaccination!
#ShiledUp campaign has helped promote COVID Vaccination and adherence to COVID Appropriate Behavior
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Hunger Action Month Round-up
An overview of various activities undertaken during the month of October
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October is Our Hunger Action Month!
More than 3 billion people (almost 40 percent of the world’s population) cannot afford a healthy diet.
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Press coverage and media features of our work across India
August 8, 2026
Hyderabad, Telangana
Rise Against Hunger India Expands Operations in Hyderabad — New Office and Warehouse Inaugurated
Rise Against Hunger India inaugurated its new Hyderabad office and warehouse on August 4, 2025, celebrating a decade-long journey of partnership, growth and community impact that has transformed Hyderabad into one of the organization's fastest-growing regions. The event brought together corporate partners, NGO leaders, volunteers, students and community members. With over 20 NGO partners and nearly half a million meals packaged annually, the new facility will serve as a hub for corporate engagement, volunteer activities and program management. The vision: to provide nutritional support to 10,000 people every month.
July 29, 2026
Bongi, Jamui, Bihar
Community Meal Packaging Event at Bongi Gram Panchayat, Jamui Covered by Local Newspaper
Over three days (July 26–28), community volunteers in Bongi Panchayat from different walks of life came together to participate in a community meal packaging event organized by the Rise Against Hunger India district team in collaboration with Gram Panchayat representatives headed by Mukhiya Shri Sukhdev Murmu Ji. Together, volunteers packaged 30,000 fortified meals to be distributed to families facing hunger and malnutrition in the district.
July 28, 2026
Sivasagar, Assam
Rise Against Hunger India Begins Relief Operations in Flood-Hit Assam
As severe flooding inundated large parts of Assam affecting more than 600,000 people, Rise Against Hunger India launched relief operations in Nazira Circle of Sivasagar district. Food kits were distributed to approximately 1,500 people and freshly cooked meals served to around 300 people in temporary relief shelters. The next phase includes dry ration kits for 400 more families and sanitary pads for 200 women and adolescent girls. "Relief operations are continuing, with field teams stationed in the affected areas to support communities as floodwaters disrupt access to food, livelihoods and essential services," said Mr. Dola Mohapatra, CEO.
July 22, 2026
Chakai, Jamui, Bihar
TB Nutrition Program (Safety Net – Meal Support) Launched at Referral Hospital, Chakai, Jamui
The TB Nutrition Program was successfully launched on 22 July 2026 at Referral Hospital-cum-Primary Health Centre, Chakai, Jamui, in collaboration with the Health Department, Government of Bihar, under the National TB Elimination Program (NTEP) and the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. During the program, 32 TB patients were provided with Rise Against Hunger India Meal Bags (216 fortified meals per bag), marking the beginning of regular monthly nutritional support in Jamui district. The team also educated participants on the correct preparation, cooking method, and nutritional benefits of the fortified meals. The Medical Officer In-Charge (MOIC) has formally acknowledged RAHI's contribution by issuing an official Letter of Appreciation.
July 11, 2026
Jharkhand & Bihar
Rise Against Hunger India Strengthens Livelihoods and Resilience Among Vulnerable Communities Through Enterprise Development
RAHI supported 430 vulnerable families across Godda, Pakur and Dumka in Jharkhand, and Banka in Bihar to establish or expand income-generating enterprises. Beneficiaries received seed capital along with technical guidance and mentoring for enterprises including poultry farming, goat rearing, dairy farming, grocery shops, tailoring units, and more. "Our approach goes beyond financial support. We work to strengthen the skills, confidence, and capacities of vulnerable families, particularly women, so they can build successful enterprises and become catalysts for change," said Mr. Dola Mohapatra, CEO.
May 4, 2026
Dantewada & Bastar, Chhattisgarh
'Nourish the Future' Strengthens Maternal & Child Nutrition Outcomes in Dantewada and Bastar
Rise Against Hunger India's community-led initiative organized a large-scale engagement program in Katekalyan block, Dantewada, involving over 350 pregnant women, lactating mothers, Poshan Mitras, and community volunteers. Notable improvements: 85% of women showed weight gain, 91% of children participated in growth monitoring, and completion rates for ANC visits improved significantly.
March 25, 2026
Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh
Rise Against Hunger India Builds Rural Cadres for Community Transformation
A four-day training program in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh equipped approximately 80 'Gram Sathis' — proactive rural community workers — with knowledge and tools for grassroots implementation. These community resource persons will lead their communities towards self-reliance as part of the Hunger-Free Village initiative, including field immersion visits to operational areas in Bastar and Dantewada.
January 7, 2026
Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad
Rise Against Hunger India to Empower Over 1,000 Adolescents Through Nutrition-Integrated Life Skills Education
Following a successful pilot in Bhubaneswar, RAHI has scaled its nutrition-integrated life skills education program through a Training of Trainers initiative — 26 NGO partners and 53 trainers now deliver ten-part modules covering healthy eating, hygiene, clean cooking, and food awareness across Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad.
December 10, 2025
Bastar & Dantewada, Chhattisgarh
First 1000 Days Initiative Rolled Out in Bastar, Dantewada to Boost Maternal & Child Nutrition
Rise Against Hunger India launched the 'First 1000 Days Initiative' in tribal-dominated Bastar and Dantewada districts, providing ready-to-cook nutritious meals (chana and millet-based products), supplementary nutrition, and hygiene kits to 700 households across six panchayats. Over 100 volunteers were trained on maternal and child health, and a dedicated warehouse was inaugurated in Dantewada.
October 25, 2025
New Delhi
Push For Poshan Summit — Galvanizing Collective Action for Nutrition in India
RAHI co-organized a national summit at India International Centre, New Delhi, bringing together 15+ speakers from public health, academia, CSR, and grassroots organizations. Themed 'A Collective Movement for Nutrition,' the summit featured keynotes on building a nutrition-literate India, sessions on food systems and sustainability, and a vision for an annual platform advancing SDG 2 (Zero Hunger).
October 4, 2025
India
Rise Against Hunger India Conferred with Mahatma Award 2025 for Zero Hunger — Third Consecutive Year
Recognized for the third consecutive year (2023, 2024, 2025) with the Mahatma Award for Social Good Impact – Zero Hunger, honoring RAHI's leadership in combating hunger and advancing sustainable food security. The award was accepted by Executive Director Dola Mohapatra and Trustee Hatim Dawasaz.
2024
Mumbai
Dräger Medical Partners with Rise Against Hunger India to Support Maternal and Child Health
Dräger India's team gathered in Mumbai for a CSR event with Rise Against Hunger India, packing 10,152 nutritious meals for underprivileged children in rural communities — reinforcing their commitment to maternal and child health in India.
October 27, 2024
Pan-India
Rise Against Hunger India Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Pan-India Coverage
RAHI marked a decade of operations in India with a milestone celebration covered across YouTube, Facebook, and regional media. From packaging its first meals in 2014 to reaching 46 million+ meals across 25 states, the 10-year journey was highlighted through video features, partner testimonials, and community spotlights.
June 2021
Pan-India
RAHI Cited in National Debate on Child Malnutrition — PTI Story Carried by 30+ Major Outlets
Executive Director Dola Mohapatra was quoted in a landmark PTI story revealing that 9.27 lakh children were identified as severely acute malnourished. The story, citing RAHI's ground-level perspective, was carried by The Economic Times, India Today, The Hindu, Mint, Business Standard, Financial Express, Deccan Herald, Telegraph India, Money Control, The Print, and 20+ more outlets across English, Hindi, and regional languages.
June 2021
Pan-India
Salesforce-RAHI Partnership to Reach 500,000 People During COVID-19 Second Wave
Through aid granted by Salesforce, RAHI mobilized to provide 5 lakh meals and 9,500 dry ration and ready-to-eat food packages to communities impacted by the devastating second wave of COVID-19 across multiple states.
March 8, 2021
Koraput, Malkangiri & Nabrangpur, Odisha
SAMBAL Women's Livelihood Initiative Launched on International Women's Day
On International Women's Day, RAHI launched women-led projects as part of its SAMBAL initiative in Koraput, Malkangiri, and Nabrangpur districts of Odisha — empowering women through sustainable livelihood programs. The launch was covered by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), CSR Journal, and 12+ media outlets.
December 5, 2020
Pan-India
RAHI Honors 45,000+ Hunger Champions on International Volunteer Day
On International Volunteer Day, RAHI celebrated over 45,000 volunteers who participated in meal packaging events across India, reaching nearly 1.5 million people. Executive Director Dola Mohapatra highlighted India's ranking of 94 out of 107 countries on the Global Hunger Index 2020, calling for collective action to create a hunger-free India.
October 2020
Bangalore, Pan-India
RAHI Celebrates October as 'Hunger Action Month' to Recognize Food Heroes
For World Food Day 2020, RAHI declared October as Hunger Action Month — a campaign to recognize farmers, food vendors, and everyday 'Food Heroes' contributing to food systems. The initiative was covered by 15+ outlets including Daily Hunt, FNB News, and Agency Reporter.
July – August 2020
9 states, Pan-India
2.5 Million Meals Distributed to Vulnerable Groups During COVID-19 Pandemic
RAHI reached a staggering 2.5 million meals distributed across 9 states during the COVID-19 pandemic, serving daily wage labourers, construction workers, and street vendors. In parallel, Les Roches (Swiss hospitality school) partnered with RAHI to donate 35,000 meals to migrant groups in Mumbai — a story covered by Outlook India, BW Business World, and 30+ outlets.
May 2020
Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad
Rise Against Hunger India Distributes One Million Meals During the COVID-19 Lockdown
As India entered its second month of lockdown, RAHI reached the milestone of distributing 1 million meals to vulnerable groups including daily wage labourers, construction workers, street vendors and migrant communities across major cities. The effort was coordinated through local partner NGOs and corporate volunteers.
March 2020
Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad
RAHI Steps In to Feed 20,000 During COVID-19 Lockdown — NDTV, LA Times Coverage
As India entered the world's biggest lockdown, RAHI was among the first NGOs to mobilize, distributing 1.2 million packaged meals across 4 cities. The response was covered by NDTV ('Bengaluru NGO to feed 20,000 poor during lockdown'), Business Standard, Outlook India, and even the LA Times in a feature on India's lockdown impact.
September 2020
Bargarh, Odisha
Millet Value Chain Initiative to Make Small-Scale Farmers Self-Reliant in Odisha
Rise Against Hunger India launched a project in Bargarh district, Odisha to create an end-to-end value chain for millet farmers. Supporting 5 Farmer Producer Organizations and 800 farmers with agri-tools and equipment, the initiative was covered by Business World, Outlook India, Navbharat Times, and 20+ outlets in English and Hindi.
August 23, 2019
Karnataka & Maharashtra
Meal Packaging & Relief for Karnataka and Maharashtra Flood-Affected Areas
In partnership with SAP and Hershey's, Rise Against Hunger India organized meal packaging events producing 20,000 meals and distributed food to 200 families in Hirekere village (Karnataka) and Karnoor & Bidri villages (Maharashtra) through NGO partners Gilgal Trust and Hope World Wide.
July 29, 2019
Mumbai, Pan-India
Rise Against Hunger India Unveils Hunger Education Module for Schools
RAHI launched a Hunger Education Module (HEM) designed for integration into school curricula, covering hunger awareness, food wastage, and healthy diets. The curtain raiser event in Mumbai included student meal packaging sessions and interactive quizzes, with plans to create 'Hunger Champions' across schools nationwide.
July 27, 2019
Assam
10,000 Meals and Relief Material Sent to Flood-Hit Assam
As devastating floods swept through Assam affecting millions, RAHI dispatched 10,000 dry uncooked meals along with family kits and millet nutri-bars to flood-affected communities. The relief story was covered by over 30 major national outlets.
May 14, 2019
Bangalore to Odisha
54,000 Meals Packed with Love: From Bangalore to Odisha for Cyclone Fani Relief
In response to the devastating Cyclone Fani, volunteers in Bangalore packaged 54,000 meals that were shipped to affected communities in Odisha. RAHI also committed 3 lakh packaged meals for Fani victims. The story was covered by Bangalore Mirror, Money Control, Economic Times, and UNI India.
March 13, 2019
India
United Airlines and Rise Against Hunger India Unite to End World Hunger
United Airlines partnered with Rise Against Hunger India in a collaborative meal packaging event, bringing airline employees together to pack nutritious meals for communities in need across India.
2019
Dharavi, Mumbai
Rise Against Hunger India and Road Ashram Crew Distribute Meals to Dharavi Children
Rise Against Hunger India partnered with the 'Road Ashram' crew to distribute nutritious meals to children in Dharavi, one of Asia's largest slums. The initiative brought together volunteers and community members to provide food support to underprivileged children in the area.
November 30, 2018
Navi Mumbai
2.8 Lakh Meals Packed in India's Largest Meal Packaging Event with HERE Technologies
HERE Technologies partnered with Rise Against Hunger India to organize India's largest single meal packaging event in Navi Mumbai, with employees packing 2,80,000 meals for undernourished communities — a landmark event covered extensively by national media.
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