For World Water Day, Action Against Hunger analysis finds a 70% funding gap for water programmes across 41 countries
The nonprofit calls on donors to close the water funding gap to help tackle rising hunger
Press releases and statements
Read the latest press releases, news and statements from our Media team.
To extend or not to extend? Action Against Hunger responds to the renewal of the Black Sea grain deal
According to the international charity, the deal has allowed passage of vital food products since it was first signed, but it is only one solution to a much broader food crisis.
Syrian population facing deepening levels of hunger: 12 years after the beginning of the conflict
There has been a 50% increase over the last few years in the number of Syrian people facing food insecurity – overall, 15 million people need humanitarian assistance. This is in the face of conflict, the recent earthquake, a cholera outbreak, and drought. Action Against Hunger has been working in the country since 2008; it was one of the first humanitarian aid agencies to respond to the humanitarian crisis caused by the Syrian conflict. 14 million people have been supported so far through the charity’s programmes.
Action Against Hunger's Advocacy team comments on the refresh of the Integrated Review of Foreign Policy
Today the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, James Cleverley, announced a refresh of the UK’s Integrated Review of Foreign Policy - it is meant to set the direction for action across government on foreign, trade, aid and defence policy, shaping the UK's role in the world for years to come. Head of Advocacy at Action Against Hunger UK, Kate Munro, comments on the absence of clear steps to address an escalating global hunger crisis within this refresh
Action Against Hunger's 'Chefs Up' with culinary stars event raises £140,090 for Türkiye and Syria earthquake
Over one month on since the devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria, the international hunger charity and its celebrity chef supporters whip up a feast to raise money for life-saving programmes which will be needed long into the future
Prince and Princess of Wales meet Action Against Hunger following Turkey-Syria earthquake
Following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria The Prince and Princess of Wales meet agencies, including Action Against Hunger, as well as aid workers to hear about the immediate help and longer term plans to help children and families affected. Their Royal Highnesses also thank local fundraisers who have raised £121 million for the DEC Turkey-Syria earthquake appeal.
Turkey – Syria: Action Against Hunger provides psychosocial and mental health support to earthquake survivors
Four earthquakes and 3,000 aftershocks in just two weeks have not only left more than a million people homeless but also left them in a state of fear, shock and trauma. Without rapid psychological support, the impact on the mental health of survivors will be devastating.
Ukraine, one year on
With the conflict in Ukraine entering its second-year humanitarian needs continue to grow. Since the conflict started, Action Against Hunger has supported more than 650,000 people in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. For Action Against Hunger, it also reveals the fragility of our food systems and the need to reform them.
Dame Prue Leith supports Disasters Emergency Committee's Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal
TV favourite joins Yotam Ottolenghi in raising awareness of the after-effects of the earthquake. Action Against Hunger also warns of deepening food crisis as latest DEC appeal reaches £88 million
Hospitals overloaded with crush injuries say doctors after Turkey-Syria earthquake
Overwhelming demand for life-saving medical equipment in the wake of the Turkey-Syria earthquake. This comes at a time when donations for the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal reach £74 million
Action Against Hunger supports launch of Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal
Action Against Hunger is one of 14 DEC member agencies supporting relief efforts after the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
After earthquakes devastate Turkey and Syria, Action Against Hunger deploys emergency team
The first earthquake response team is traveling to Turkey after reports of thousands of people killed and affected. They will be assessing needs around water, sanitation and hygiene as well as nutrition.