Mothers fight hunger in Kenya
A group of incredible women in western Kenya have joined forces to transform the health of their community.
Our impact
We save the lives of malnourished children. We ensure everyone can access clean water, food, training and healthcare. We enable entire communities to be free from hunger.
"I am so grateful for the constant support I have received from Action Against Hunger."Six weeks to save a lifeSee Halima's remarkable recovery
Stories from our work
See the impact of our programmes around the world.
Stories from our work
One woman’s mission to improve the health of her community
How Nyanut Kuan is committed to providing clean water for her village in South Sudan.
Madagascar: on the frontline of a climate-driven hunger crisis
The effects of climate change are ravaging the southern districts of Madagascar, a country that produces just 0.01% of global emissions. The frequency and intensity of droughts have risen sharply in the last few years – having a devastating impact on the health of people living there.
Between conflict and malnutrition
In Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo, ongoing fighting between different communities has destroyed homes and livelihoods – causing widespread hunger.
Our impact
- 7.4M
We reached 7.4 million people through our nutrition programmes in 2020.
- 9.6M
We supported 9.6 million people with our water, sanitation and hygiene projects in 2020.
- 5M
We helped 5 million people with our health programmes in 2020.
Where we work
We fight hunger and malnutrition in 46 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East.
Key countries
Somalia
Somalia is experiencing a prolonged, complex crisis caused by conflict, displacement, drought, extreme weather and disease.
Yemen
Families living in war-torn Yemen are facing the world's worst humanitarian crisis in decades.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh is vulnerable to climate disasters and hosts a large number of refugees from neighbouring countries.