The Hunger Season is beginning in the Sahel against the most complex backdrop in recent years
Tensions in the Middle East threaten to push a further 10 million people into food insecurity in Africa.
Press releases and statements
Read the latest press releases, news and statements from our Media team.
Twenty years on, the killing of 17 humanitarian workers remains unpunished
Nearing the 20th anniversary of the Muttur massacre, where 17 Action Against Hunger staff were executed in Sri Lanka, Action Against Hunger renews its call for a transparent investigation, citing ongoing impunity and the rising global toll on humanitarian workers.
Artists unveil exclusive plate designs for Russell Hobbs and Action Against Hunger partnership
The unique artwork will raise funds for Action Against Hunger at auction.
One Childhood, One Chance: An alliance of determined funders and implementers commit over $500 million to provide life-saving humanitarian nutrition for at least 5,000,000 children
Action Against Hunger, UNICEF, Save the Children, and donor partners including CIFF and MBRGI have formed an alliance aimed at delivering critical nutrition treatment and services to five million children in crisis-affected areas.
Somalia faces deepening hunger crisis as risk of famine emerges in Burhakaba
Action Against Hunger warns Somalia faces credible famine risk in Burhakaba District. Roughly 6 million people face crisis-level hunger, with 1.9 million in emergency conditions. Failed rains, conflict, and rising prices drive the worsening crisis.
Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Action Against Hunger warns of virus impact on communities
The World Health Organisation has declared an international health emergency after Ebola cases were confirmed in DRC's Ituri province. Action Against Hunger warns of the outbreak will further strain communities already weakened by ongoing conflict.
New figures on hunger in Sudan: nearly 20 million people are facing high levels of acute food insecurity
Rainfall, violence and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are further exacerbating hunger in Sudan
New figures on food insecurity in Lebanon: 1.24 million people still lack stable access to food despite the ceasefire
New waves of displacement in the last 48 hours are exacerbating a crisis in which 24% of the population is in urgent need of assistance.
Action Against Hunger continues humanitarian response in Mali despite deteriorating security situation
Despite escalating violence, Action Against Hunger is maintaining operations in Mali, where 402,000 people are displaced and 1.5 million face food insecurity.
Action Against Hunger's statement on the 2026 Global Report on Food Crisis
The 2026 Global Food Crisis Report shows acute food insecurity has more than doubled to 266 million people, driven by conflict and climate shocks, while humanitarian funding has collapsed by 59%. Famine was declared in two countries simultaneously for the first time.
Winners of Russell Hobbs’ national competition to inspire Plates for Change revealed
Expert panel including Crystelle Pereira and Monica Galetti crown winners of nationwide competition championing nutrition and creativity, in partnership with Action Against Hunger.
Lebanon ceasefire: over a million people are still without food, water and experiencing displacement
The ceasefire does not reduce the needs in Lebanon, with 24% of the population suffering from food insecurity.