Press releases and statements

During the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2023, Action Against Hunger fundraised through the 'On the Phone' category, in which photographers paid £2 to enter their photo into the competition. The winner of the prize was Bonnet Delights by Hein van Tonder, for his depiction of street food in Galle, Sri Lanka (see picture).

Significant damage has been caused by Cyclone Mocha, which struck the coastlines of Bangladesh and Myanmar on Sunday 14 May. The situation in Myanmar's Rakhine State seems particularly worrying. Action Against Hunger teams are assessing the humanitarian needs of those affected and are preparing to launch an emergency response in the coming days.

Despite three months having passed since the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, people are still piecing their lives back together. Food aid is vital during the recovery period, with Action Against Hunger having supported over 2,000 people with local partners during Ramadan.

After a brief hiatus, 'Too Many Critics' returns bigger and better than ever to raise funds for Action Against Hunger

The Global Report on Food Crises 2023 highlights that the number of people experiencing hunger is on the rise. Action Against Hunger has a presence in some of the most crisis-laden countries listed in the report: Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Yemen. In these countries, 40 per cent of the population face critical levels of hunger. Action Against Hunger UK's Head of Advocacy, Kate Munro, responds to the report.

The nonprofit calls on donors to close the water funding gap to help tackle rising hunger

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.

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.

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

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

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.