Voices Against Hunger

Step 1: Engage (Goal: Spark curiosity and establish relevance)

• Introduce the project objectives to the students, ensuring they understand the goals and purpose.
• Start with an icebreaker activity that allows students to introduce themselves to their international peers, using the project’s board section.
• Begin the activity by showing students a short introductory video that answers the question: “What is hunger?”
• Encourage a class discussion on the topic. You can guide the conversation with questions such as: How does hunger manifest in our community? What questions or concerns do we have about this issue?
• The participating classes can share the main ideas from their discussion through a photo collage or short audio clips. These can be posted on the project board as a way to exchange ideas and reflect together.

Step 2: Explore (Goal: Encourage inquiry and cultural comparison)

• Invite students to research the causes of hunger using age-appropriate resources, such as storybooks, child-friendly news articles, interviews with local adults, or conversations with representatives from local NGOs.
• Encourage a class discussion about what they discovered.

1. What causes of hunger did they identify?
2. Was anything surprising?
3. What else would they like to learn?

• Then, each class shares three main findings with their partner class, either through on the project board or a shared online presentation.

Step 3: Explain (Goal: Deepen understanding and formalize learning)

• Begin with a teacher-led mini-lesson to introduce students to the basic concepts of structural causes of hunger. To make this more accessible, use illustrated stories, simple infographics, or other age-appropriate visual materials.
• Encourage a critical classroom discussion around the question: Why does hunger still exist even when there is enough food? This conversation will help students explore deeper issues related to inequality and the distribution of resources.
• Finally, students collaborate with their partner class to create a shared “Hunger Map” that visually represents the causes, impacts, and possible solutions to hunger in both communities. The map can be created digitally or on paper and should include input from both classes.

Step 4: Elaborate (Goal: Apply learning in creative ways)

• Divide students into groups to co-create a podcast or video lasting between 3 to 5 minutes. Each group is responsible for recording a specific section that addresses one of the following topics:

1. What is hunger?
2. What causes it in our community?
3. What can we do about it? (small actions at home or school)

• After completing their recordings, classes exchange their final productions with their partner class, encouraging the sharing of ideas and reflections across communities.
• The final product can be published on the project board as a way to showcase students’ learning and their proposals for action.

Step 5: Evaluate (Goal: Reflect on learning and impact)

• Share the final capsule (podcast or video) with the school, families, and, if possible, with local organizations connected to the topic. This helps showcase students’ work and strengthens community involvement.

1. Organize a “Reflection Circle” with students, using guiding questions such as:
2. What did I learn?
3. How did I feel during the project?
4. What would I like to do next?

• Set up a live session where both partner classes can connect to share their experiences, insights, and reflections on the project.
• Encourage students to reflect on how this collaborative experience helped them better understand their international peers.
• Document and publish the key ideas and perspectives shared during the session on the project board, creating space for continued reflection and future conversations.

Assessment and reflection ✍️

• Teachers observe and support students throughout the project using checklists focused on participation, collaboration, and understanding of key concepts.
• Students provide peer feedback on podcast/video drafts, helping each other improve content and communication.
• The final product (podcast or video) is evaluated based on clarity, creativity, collaboration, and relevance of the message.
• Students complete personal reflection journals where they express what they learned and how they contributed to the project. Reflection questions:

1. What did I learn about hunger?
2. How did I help my group?
3. What small actions can I take?

Teacher tips 💡

• Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences.
• Provide clear guidelines and expectations for respectful communication and collaboration. We suggest you review the coexistence policies of Class2Class.org.
• Facilitate the formation of diverse international teams, ensuring a mix of skills, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Provide scaffolding and support throughout the research and action planning process, offering guidance and resources as needed.
• Encourage student agency and ownership of their learning, allowing them to drive the direction of their projects. 
• Celebrate student achievements and facilitate meaningful reflection on their growth and the impact of their actions.

The “Voices Against Hunger” is more than a project—it’s a movement powered by young voices. As your students explore, connect, and create, they aren’t just learning about hunger—they’re becoming part of the solution. By guiding them through this journey, you empower a new generation to speak up, care deeply, and take action for a fairer, more compassionate world.