Desperate mothers forced to flee home in search of food in Somalia
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.
Stories
Meet the communities Action Against Hunger supports around the world and the inspiring staff who are transforming lives.
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.
"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.
"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.
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.
Mothers fight hunger in Kenya
A group of incredible women in western Kenya have joined forces to transform the health of their community.
A second wave of Covid-19 surges through India
As the country grapples with the coronavirus crisis, Action Against Hunger teams are providing urgent support to vulnerable communities.
Between conflict and malnutrition
In Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo, ongoing fighting between different communities has destroyed homes and livelihoods – causing widespread hunger.