Afghanistan: a growing humanitarian crisis
After a brief pause to ensure the safety of our aid workers, Action Against Hunger is preparing to resume our programmes in Afghanistan.
Press releases and statements
Read the latest press releases, news and statements from our Media team.
Ceasefire agreed in Gaza
Action Against Hunger will scale up its work in Gaza and continue its dedication to protect and respond to the needs of the population in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Civil society statement on the protection of civilians in armed conflict
The Covid-19 pandemic has interacted with new, ongoing and protracted conflicts, exacerbating existing inequalities and protection concerns, and contributing to dramatically escalating humanitarian needs including displacement, famine, food insecurity and desperate medical shortfalls.
Our response to the UK aid cuts statement
Yesterday’s statement and today’s International Development Committee session on UK official development assistance (ODA) spend have provided none of the clarity we desperately need.
Devastating fires in Rohingya refugee camps
Fires in camps in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, have highlighted the continued need for emergency humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugee communities living there.
NGOs ask the UK Government not to cut aid to South Sudan as threat of famine looms
International and national non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in South Sudan call on the UK Government to reconsider urgently the reported 59% budget cuts to vital international aid.
Predicted impact of the pandemic on child malnutrition is devastating
The 2021 aid budget earmarked for nutrition in developing countries is only 36% of that in 2019, even before cuts are made to reduce aid spending to 0.5% of Gross National Income.
The UK government slashes aid to Yemen
The UK government has almost halved the amount pledged to support the UN's response in Yemen.
Funding from the innocent foundation will help us unlock our vision
We’re delighted to announce a renewed commitment from our strategic partner, the innocent foundation.
Proposed UK aid cuts will put more children’s lives at risk
New UK aid cuts would cut short lives, while life-threatening levels of hunger and malnutrition are rising.
World Food Programme awarded 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
Our great congratulations go to the World Food Programme who have won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize.
Nigeria: Action Against Hunger condemns the assassination of its staff and four other hostages
It is with profound grief that we confirm the assassination of Ishaku Yakubu, Action Against Hunger staff member from the Monguno base, and four aid workers who were taken hostage by a non-state armed group in Borno State, north eastern Nigeria, on June 8, 2020. The aid workers were not working at the time of their abduction. Our thoughts are with their families, friends and colleagues in Nigeria.