Read the latest press releases, news and statements from our Media team.
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.
Action Against Hunger urges an immediate end to violence in Gaza amid civilian deaths, aid restrictions, and staff injuries.
Action Against Hunger welcomes UK N4G commitments but warns they lack funding and urgency. Without clear investment, millions risk worsening hunger, undermining UK leadership on global nutrition and humanitarian aid.
Action Against Hunger welcomes Yvette Cooper as Foreign Secretary, urging UK leadership, restored aid, and political will to confront famine, hunger, and uphold international humanitarian law.
The latest GHO warns that donor cuts, including by the UK, are leaving millions at risk amid rising crises. Aid groups are forced to prioritise, yet vital services vanish and malnutrition soars.
The Chancellor’s failure to reverse aid cuts undermines the UK’s global leadership amid rising hunger and conflict. Action Against Hunger calls for transparency, a return to the 0.7% GNI aid target, and urgent action to protect life-saving international support.
Nearly 300 million face acute hunger, driven mainly by conflict. Action Against Hunger calls for global action, accountability, and investment in proven, local solutions.
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.
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.
Over 3,500 people have been killed in Lebanon in the last year and more than 1 million people fled their homes to escape the violence.
Kate Munro, Head of Advocacy at Action Against Hunger UK, emphasises the need to reinstate aid funding to protect lives and reaffirm the UK’s commitments on the world stage
