Our Impactful Story
A Seed of Hope Planted in Barren Ground
Change doesn’t happen overnight — but it grows. Our work began with a single goal and has since evolved into a movement dedicated to empowering people through food, water, and knowledge.
Change doesn’t happen overnight — but it grows. Our work began with a single goal and has since evolved into a movement dedicated to empowering people through food, water, and knowledge.
Change doesn’t happen overnight — but it grows. Our work began with a single goal and has since evolved into a movement dedicated to empowering people through food, water, and knowledge.
How It All Started
How It All Started
How It All Started
From Page to Practice
What started with one simple goal — growing food in places where little to no food is currently grown — has become a global grassroots mission. We are growing food in spaces as small as a closet – to an entire room or gymnasium – to full-scale farms with up to 4,000 individual row crop plants. We are reinventing food security through scalable, low-cost systems, both domestic and international.
What started with one simple goal — growing food in places where little to no food is currently grown — has become a global grassroots mission. We are growing food in spaces as small as a closet – to an entire room or gymnasium – to full-scale farms with up to 4,000 individual row crop plants. We are reinventing food security through scalable, low-cost systems, both domestic and international.
What We Build
What We Build
What We Build
Tools That Nourish Communities
Our low-tech hydroponic gardens and rainwater systems are more than tools — they’re lifelines. They provide nutritious harvests, support clean water access, and help communities thrive with dignity.
Our low-tech hydroponic gardens and rainwater systems are more than tools — they’re lifelines. They provide nutritious harvests, support clean water access, and help communities thrive with dignity.
15-acre “Lost Crops of Africa” farm built in Ikanga, Uganda
15-acre “Lost Crops of Africa” farm built in Ikanga, Uganda
Outdoor hydroponic garden testing now in Mbale, Uganda
Outdoor hydroponic garden testing now in Mbale, Uganda
“Indoor Community Garden” operating in Tennessee.
“Indoor Community Garden” operating in Tennessee.
Thousands of organic food meals grown since 2008.
Thousands of organic food meals grown since 2008.
Our Method in Action
Our Method in Action
Our Method in Action
Simplicity That Grows Self-Reliance
We’re NOT a food bank; we create SYSTEMS that allow individuals and food banks alike to grow their own organic food, indoors or outdoors, year-round. With proven equipment, education and systems that make hydroponic food growing SIMPLE, we help provide fresh food in dozens of different ways!
We’re NOT a food bank; we create SYSTEMS that allow individuals and food banks alike to grow their own organic food, indoors or outdoors, year-round. With proven equipment, education and systems that make hydroponic food growing SIMPLE, we help provide fresh food in dozens of different ways!
Indoor Grow Tent uses tiny indoor spaces to grow food – even in a dark basement!
Indoor Grow Tent uses tiny indoor spaces to grow food – even in a dark basement!
Backyard Hydroponic Tent – grow 100s of plants in a small protected space
Backyard Hydroponic Tent – grow 100s of plants in a small protected space
Indoor Community Garden – grows up to 2,000 heads of greens in an abandoned high school gymnasium!
Indoor Community Garden – grows up to 2,000 heads of greens in an abandoned high school gymnasium!
"Empowerment starts with a seed — and grows with your help."
"Empowerment starts with a seed — and grows with your help."
The Hearts Behind the Work
Meet the Team Driving Global Impact
Meet the Team Driving Global Impact
We’re a team fueled by impact—committed to transforming lives through practical solutions and shared vision.
We’re a team fueled by impact—committed to transforming lives through practical solutions and shared vision.
Robert Bitera
Ambassador / Uganda
Robert Bitera
Ambassador / Uganda
Robert Bitera
Ambassador / Uganda
Angela Akin
Fundraising
Angela Akin
Fundraising
Anil Karakkattu
CSO
Anil Karakkattu
CSO
Angela Akin
Fundraising
Angela Akin
Fundraising
Mukanga Kefa
Ambassador / Uganda
Mukanga Kefa
Ambassador / Uganda
Mukanga Kefa
Ambassador / Uganda
Anil Karakkattu
CSO
Anil Karakkattu
CSO
FAQ'S
FAQ'S
FAQ'S
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We're here to help you make the right decision. Explore our frequently asked questions and find answers below.
We're here to help you make the right decision. Explore our frequently asked questions and find answers below.
Why haven’t I heard of World Hunger Team before?
Since 2009, we’ve worked quietly behind the scenes—designing food-growing systems used by nonprofits around the world. Now, with our scalable units nearly market-ready, we’re stepping into the spotlight to bring solutions directly to more communities.
Why haven’t I heard of World Hunger Team before?
Since 2009, we’ve worked quietly behind the scenes—designing food-growing systems used by nonprofits around the world. Now, with our scalable units nearly market-ready, we’re stepping into the spotlight to bring solutions directly to more communities.
Why haven’t I heard of World Hunger Team before?
Since 2009, we’ve worked quietly behind the scenes—designing food-growing systems used by nonprofits around the world. Now, with our scalable units nearly market-ready, we’re stepping into the spotlight to bring solutions directly to more communities.
What food-growing units are you bringing to market?
What food-growing units are you bringing to market?
What food-growing units are you bringing to market?
Why did you choose to work in Uganda?
Why did you choose to work in Uganda?
Why did you choose to work in Uganda?
Are you active in the United States?
Are you active in the United States?
Are you active in the United States?
Is the food really 100% organic?
Is the food really 100% organic?
Is the food really 100% organic?
Will you build and operate a farm for us?
Will you build and operate a farm for us?
Will you build and operate a farm for us?
How much does it cost to set up a farm with WHT?
How much does it cost to set up a farm with WHT?
How much does it cost to set up a farm with WHT?
Will WHT fund our farm project?
Will WHT fund our farm project?
Will WHT fund our farm project?
Can I buy supplies from WHT?
Can I buy supplies from WHT?
Can I buy supplies from WHT?
Together, We Grow a
Better Tomorrow
Every action you take helps provide clean water and nourishing food to communities in need — right now, and for generations to come.
Together, We Grow a
Better Tomorrow
Every action you take helps provide clean water and nourishing food to communities in need — right now, and for generations to come.
Together, We Grow a
Better Tomorrow
Every action you take helps provide clean water and nourishing food to communities in need — right now, and for generations to come.