RSS Action Against Hunger : Latest news http://www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk/ Media Action Against Hunger fr http://www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk/fileadmin/templates/images/img_html/logo_aah.jpg http://www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk/ 158 99 Media Action Against Hunger Thu, 10 May 2012 11:07:00 -0400 Marathon Love http://www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk/no_cache/rss/article/139/marathon-love/ One couple's true story of being reunited with a long lost love and celebrating by running the London Marathon together for Action Against Hunger! Friends and Stories Thu, 10 May 2012 11:07:00 -0400 As Conflict Continues, Keeping Focus on South Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis http://www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk/no_cache/mediaroom/news/news/article/139/as-conflict-continues-keeping-focus-on-south-sudans-humanitarian-crisis/ Our operations in South Sudan have more than tripled in size over the past three years—an indication of the scope of humanitarian needs. It’s imperative that those involved in peace negotiations facilitate humanitarian access to displaced populations in the border regions, as well as in the three protocol areas. We’re committed to expanding our programmes and beneficiary reach, despite the difficult security context. Feature articles Latest News Sudan Focus Fri, 04 May 2012 11:57:00 -0400 New report shows inadequacies of aid for nutrition http://www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk/no_cache/mediaroom/news/news/article/139/new-report-shows-inadequacies-of-aid-for-nutrition/ A major new report from Action Against Hunger shows that investments in aid programmes to combat undernutrition make up just a fraction of the required need. Press releases Latest News Wed, 02 May 2012 06:33:00 -0400 Action Against Hunger uses UK aid to protect herders' livelihoods http://www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk/no_cache/mediaroom/news/news/article/139/action-against-hunger-uses-uk-aid-to-protect-herders-livelihoods/ Many families in Kanem in Western Chad rely on herding for their livelihoods. The ongoing crisis across West Africa has pushed many families over the edge, leading to a dramatic increase in child malnutrition. Latest News Chad Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:18:00 -0400 Muttur Massacre: ACF and SPEAK denounce impunity and obstruction of justice by Sri Lankan authorities http://www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk/no_cache/mediaroom/news/news/article/139/muttur-massacre-acf-and-speak-denounce-impunity-and-obstruction-of-justice-by-sri-lankan-authoritie/ Today, ACF and human rights initiative SPEAK are submitting a report to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) condemning the obstructionism and flagrant failures of the Sri Lankan authorities in advance of the HRC’s review of Sri Lanka’s human rights practices in October 2012. News from the field Press releases Latest News Sri Lanka Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:25:00 -0400 Lack of aid funding pushes Sahel towards hunger crisis http://www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk/no_cache/mediaroom/news/news/article/139/lack-of-aid-funding-pushes-sahel-towards-hunger-crisis/ A huge gap in funding for aid projects aimed at preventing the deepening food crisis in the Sahel is threatening to leave millions of people hungry in the coming months, a coalition of aid agencies has warned today. News from the field Press releases Latest News Mauritania Mali Niger Sahel2012 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:17:00 -0400 Action Against Hunger launches the Sharing Experiment http://www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk/no_cache/mediaroom/news/news/article/139/action-against-hunger-launches-the-sharing-experiment/ If two children have one sandwich for lunch, will they share it? Press releases Latest News Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:24:00 -0400 Top chefs turn the tables on the food critics http://www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk/no_cache/mediaroom/news/news/article/139/top-chefs-turn-the-tables-on-the-food-critics/ The UK's top chefs had the chance to play the food critics at their own game at Action Against Hunger's Too Many Critics event Press releases Latest News Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:33:00 -0400 Aelia & LS Travel Retail and Action Against Hunger join forces http://www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk/no_cache/rss/article/139/a-partnership-heading-for-the-skies/ Aelia & LS Travel Retail have launched a fundraising drive for Action Against Hunger in aiport stores across the country Friends and Stories Latest News Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:24:00 -0400 Action Against Hunger Scales up Programmes to Address Food Shortages http://www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk/no_cache/mediaroom/news/news/article/139/action-against-hunger-scales-up-programmes-to-address-food-shortages/ “In November and December of last year, we saw an influx of malnourished children but they were at least in a state that allowed us to treat them without too many complications," said Clemence Malet, an Action Against Hunger Nutritionist. "Now, children are arriving in such an advanced state of malnutrition that we cannot always save them. Many are dying on their way to our centres, which is something we rarely saw in previous months.” Focus News from the field Press releases Latest News Sahel2012 Feature articles Chad Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:43:00 -0400