Press releases and statements

US-led airstrikes hit health centre supported by Action Against Hunger in north-western Yemen.

Strike on a UNOPS accommodation in Gaza killed one UN worker and injured at least five others, following attacks in northern Gaza that left nine dead, as humanitarian agencies warn of rising dangers to aid workers and civilians, urging an immediate and permanent ceasefire.

Airstrikes in Gaza have killed hundreds, worsening crisis. With no food, water, or fuel for over two weeks, millions are at risk.

Suspension of humanitarian aid into Gaza threatens to reverse progress, endangering lives of millions of Palestinians in Gaza as well as work of humanitarian organisations.

Anneliese Dodds steps down as International Development Minister over UK government decision to slash aid to 0.3% of GNI.

Action Against Hunger UK releases statement on Prime Minister’s announcement cutting back foreign aid.

The UK hospitality industry has once again shown its commitment to tackling world hunger, raising £313,114 through Action Against Hunger UK's 13th Love Food Give Food campaign.

Action Against Hunger pauses critical programmes following USAID freeze, exacerbating humanitarian challenges in Ukraine

Since 2020, the partnership has provided life-saving support to thousands of people and communities worldwide, tackling hunger and malnutrition in Gujarat, India, while the next chapter of this partnership will focus on South Sudan

Statement from Jean-Michel Grand, Executive Director of Action Against Hunger UK, on the ceasefire to end the conflict in Gaza coming into effect on 19th January 2025.

"Before the conflict, 500 trucks a day couldn’t meet the needs of Gaza’s population. Now, with entire neighbourhoods reduced to rubble, thousands of families displaced, and critical infrastructure in ruins, the response must scale up dramatically."

Ninety per cent of the population are living below the poverty line, and 12.9 million are facing acute hunger.