Stories

Meet the communities Action Against Hunger supports around the world and the inspiring staff who are transforming lives.

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Munira's journey recovering from malnutrition in Ethiopia

Medina with her daughter Munira who is eating therapeutic food given to them at the Action Against Hunger supported malnutrition treatment centre in Ethiopia

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 near their home in Ethiopia, their lives changed for the better.

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Madagascar: on the frontline of a climate-driven hunger crisis

A boy is screened for malnutrition at an Action Against Hunger treatment centre in Madagascar.

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.

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Between conflict and malnutrition

Georgine with her 27-month-old son, David who was treated at an Action Against Hunger-supported health centre for severe acute malnutrition in DRC

In Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo, ongoing fighting between different communities has destroyed homes and livelihoods – causing widespread hunger.