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In August 2006, 17 Action Against Hunger staff were executed in Muttur, Sri Lanka. Today, their families are still fighting for those responsible to be held accountable.

Please note that this blog contains mention of violence and loss. We acknowledge that everyone has likely experienced some sort of grief, bereavement and loss in their lives, and content in this blog could be triggering for many reasons.

It's been over 1,000 days since 7 October 2023, and Gaza’s humanitarian crisis remains critical.

Israeli society is still grieving the attacks of that day, while for nearly everyone in Gaza, it's a daily struggle to survive.

From Bangladesh to Colombia, Ethiopia to Afghanistan, these are the stories of people facing conflict, climate disasters, and hunger — and finding strength through support. Thanks to you, families are growing food, rebuilding businesses, and helping their children recover and thrive.

This year marks a major milestone for Action Against Hunger UK as we celebrate three decades of fighting global hunger and malnutrition in some of the world’s toughest environments.

While the blockade of humanitarian aid entering Gaza continues, Action Against Hunger’s food supplies are expected to last three more weeks in the North and only two more weeks in the South.

In this blog, Steve Race MP writes that with hunger and malnutrition on the rise, the world needs bold action – and the UK has a vital role to play.