Hunger on the rise: the world is moving backwards
A UN report has revealed 828 million people don't have enough food to eat. That's an increase of 150 million since the Covid-19 pandemic started. World leaders must step up now to take action.
Stories
Meet the communities Action Against Hunger supports around the world and the inspiring staff who are transforming lives.
Women in Somalia stand resilient against hunger
Like many other countries across east Africa, Somalia is on the brink of famine. Meet mums Mumina and Aftin who share their story of how they've been affected by the hunger crisis.
How are Action Against Hunger supporting people fleeing conflict in Ukraine?
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is threatening the lives and livelihoods of millions of civilians. So far, our emergency response to the crisis has reached 150,000 people in Ukraine and neighbouring Poland, Romania and Moldova.
Ukraine Crisis: countries across Africa on the brink of famine as food prices soar
We all know the conflict in Ukraine is devastating – the daily horrors are chilling and terrifying. But less well-known is the impact this will have in some of the world’s poorest countries.
Nada's story: living through Yemen's war
Action Against Hunger’s Communications Officer in Yemen, Nada al-Saqaf, shares her story of what life has been in Yemen, before and during the seven-year conflict.
How we're helping Ukrainian refugees in Moldova
Huge numbers of people are crossing Ukraine's border into Moldova with only what they can carry. We're supporting them with food, hygiene kits and counselling.
"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.
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.