Race Against Hunger

The Race Against Hunger is a Service Learning campaign that unites middle and high school students from all over the world in the fight against global hunger and malnutrition. Tapping into the great potential of youth to become powerful agents of change, the Race aims to educate American students about the causes of global hunger and inspire them to be a part of the solution.

The educational component of the Race will involve an interactive program about global hunger that teachers will implement in the classroom. Recognizing the paradox of hunger in the developing world amidst an obesity epidemic in the United States, the curriculum will be followed by an opportunity for students to engage in a fun and healthy activity through a “fun-run” event. Students will seek sponsorships for the “fun-run”, and the proceeds raised by students will directly support Action Against Hunger’s life-saving programs around the world.

Why Race Against Hunger?

Learn about global poverty and hunger and help in the fight by spreading awareness in your school and community.
Raise funds to help save the lives of children around the world suffering from hunger and malnutrition.
Become a part of an international youth movement taking “action against hunger!"

Download the official Race Against Hunger description and objectives.

See our FAQ for more details about the Race Against Hunger.

Read the Fall 2008 issue of the Race Report or visit the 2008 Race Against Hunger page for photos, videos, and more!

Download a timeline to get your school's Race underway.

Hunger Guide for Teachers

The Hunger Guide for Teachers is the Race Against Hunger's educational program on global hunger and malnutrition. Each participating teacher in the Race Against Hunger will receive a Hunger Guide, along with the accompanying multimedia and supplementary resources.

Preview the supplementary resources on our Hunger Guide page.