Coup in Niger could exacerbate humanitarian crisis
Action Against Hunger has suspended some of our programs in Niger, and our teams are standing by to resume them as soon as possible.
Press releases and statements
Read the latest press releases, news and statements from our Media team.
Charity partnership leads to global policy recommendation on malnutrition
A joint project trialing the use of community health workers to diagnose and treat severe acute malnutrition has been endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO)
Projected aid increases fall short of abating hunger levels, warns Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger responds to the newly released Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office’s (FCDO) annual report
Action Against Hunger Responds to the Suspension of the Black Sea Grain Deal
This statement comes after Russia announced its intention to suspend its participation in the deal, which expired at 9 pm on 17th July.
Action Against Hunger responds to FAO's SOFI report
The charity reacts to the FAO's annual flagship report: "there is a growing disparity between regions and populations affected by hunger, now is not the time for complacency."
Statement on UK government plans to drop £11.6bn climate finance pledge
Action Against Hunger UK's Head of Advocacy, Kate Munro, has commented on why climate change finance should be made additional to overseas aid spending.
Action Against Hunger UK demands more action on the link between climate change and hunger during Paris Summit
The Paris Summit for a New Global Financing Pact concludes today. It aims to reform financial systems to combat the growing threat of climate change. Action Against Hunger UK's Head of Advocacy, Kate Munro, comments on the need for world leaders to take action at this critical time
Action Against Hunger UK's Advocacy team comments on failure to release humanitarian funding from sale of Chelsea Football Club
With the Ukraine Recovery Conference taking place this week, eyes will be on the as of yet unlocked funds from the sale of Chelsea FC, which have been earmarked to support the relief efforts of the conflict in Ukraine. Head of Advocacy at Action Against Hunger UK comments on this delay
Charities speak to The King about how Pakistan donations are helping hundreds of thousands of people
HM The King hears how DEC Pakistan Floods Appeal funds are helping hundreds of thousands as monsoon rains begin again
Action Against Hunger launches humanitarian multimedia grant
Against Hunger is offering a grant to multimedia professionals interested in creative and ethical representations of people affected by humanitarian issues
Charities urge UK government to help fight the hunger crisis in East Africa
Action Against Hunger UK, along with ten other humanitarian charities, have called on the UK government to close the $5 billion funding gap and tackle the hunger crisis facing 28 million people in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan.
Action Against Hunger's Conflict Café leaves guests hungry for action
Influencers, journalists, MPs, and FCDO officials were served a scaled-back “menu” to highlight the impact of conflict on the supply of food throughout the world. Action Against Hunger’s pop-up café comes at a time when over 85% of people facing hunger crises live in conflict-affected countries; this is according to the charity’s report which launches this week