"The fear is so great": Ukrainian refugees share their stories
Since the conflict in Ukraine started, over 3 million people have fled into neighbouring Moldova, Poland and Romania. Hear from Ukrainian refugees who met our teams in Poland.
Stories
Meet the communities Action Against Hunger supports around the world and the inspiring staff who are transforming lives.
Ana's story: escaping the conflict in Ukraine
Our former colleague Ana* shares her story of life in Kyiv during the first airstrikes, how she managed to leave the city and how she’s supporting the humanitarian response in Moldova.
Bangladesh: why the climate crisis is a hunger crisis
Action Against Hunger is helping communities like Sabuda’s and Shilpi’s adapt to climate change and build a brighter future for their families.
Supporting the vaccine rollout in Africa
Action Against Hunger is getting Covid-19 vaccines to the people who need it most in Somalia, South Sudan, Madagascar and Zimbabwe.
Q&A: what's happening in Afghanistan right now?
With communities facing extreme hunger as a harsh winter sets in, our Country Director in Afghanistan answers any questions you may have about the country’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.
The impact of the crisis in Afghanistan
Conflict, drought, poverty and Covid-19 have caused a humanitarian emergency in Afghanistan. With 8 million people on the brink of famine, hear from families facing unprecedented levels of hunger.
The voices of the climate crisis
Recently described as the first country on the brink of a climate change-related famine, meet our staff and local communities in Madagascar as they feel the immediate effects of climate change.
"I admire these mothers. They do everything they can for their children.”
The long, dry seasons in Ethiopia mean families are unable to grow crops or keep livestock. Mothers often struggle to feed their babies. Ware Arbale is an Action Against Hunger-trained nurse in Ethiopia, who helps families affected by the climate crisis.
A mother’s fight to save her baby from life-threatening hunger
When Medina’s 18-month-old daughter Munira became sick, she did everything she could to get her the treatment she needed. As soon as she heard of Action Against Hunger’s malnutrition treatment programme their lives changed for the better.
"If it wasn't for Action Against Hunger, I would’ve lost my child."
Despite her daughter’s battle with life-threatening hunger, Safiya remains hopeful she will recover as she receives treatment at an Action Against Hunger treatment centre.
The climate crisis and the need for food systems change
Duncan Williamson, Action Against Hunger’s Global Climate Change Advisor, explains how the climate crisis is affecting our planet’s fragile food system and what we can do to help the most vulnerable communities.
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.