2012 Annual Report - Freedom from Hunger
2012 Annual Report - Freedom from Hunger
2012 Annual Report - Freedom from Hunger
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A Message <strong>from</strong> the President: Steve Hollingworth<br />
As I conclude my first year as President of <strong>Freedom</strong> <strong>from</strong> <strong>Hunger</strong>, I reflect on our<br />
accomplishments over the past year. Never far <strong>from</strong> my thoughts, though, are the<br />
faces of the women we serve. Having just returned <strong>from</strong> a trip to West Africa to<br />
visit our programs in the field, their stories are fresh in my mind. They keep me<br />
grounded, focused and inspired. They remind me of why we do what we do.<br />
In <strong>2012</strong>, <strong>Freedom</strong> <strong>from</strong> <strong>Hunger</strong> touched the lives of more than 5.1 million direct<br />
beneficiaries, each one with a unique and compelling story. I am proud to say that<br />
over the past five years we have expanded our reach by almost 600%, and that<br />
we remain committed to delivering on our promise to reach 8 million women by<br />
2014 with high-quality programs that combine access to financial services with<br />
programs that improve financial literacy, entrepreneurial skills and health.<br />
Our growth trajectory is strong, but as importantly, <strong>Freedom</strong> <strong>from</strong> <strong>Hunger</strong><br />
continues to innovate. We are exploring new and creative ways to use technology<br />
to reach more and poorer women. We continue to learn <strong>from</strong> our research and
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