Two million children die every year from malnutrition. Help families in urgent need.
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Two million children die every year from malnutrition. Help families in urgent need.
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How serious is global hunger?
Hunger is predictable, preventable, and treatable. Still, nearly one in ten people suffer from hunger and 75 percent of malnourished children do not have access to lifesaving treatment.
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783M
People Go to Bed Hungry Each Night
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14M
Children Under 5 Suffer from Severe Acute Malnutrition, the Deadliest Form of Hunger
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75%
Of Acutely Malnourished Children Lack Access to Lifesaving Treatment
How we fight hunger
Our proven solutions save the lives of malnourished children and their families.
Research & Innovation
Our pioneering research helps us – and partners – reach more children and stop hunger in its tracks.
Nutrition & Health
We treat deadly hunger and help families build long-term resiliency.
Emergency Response
We bring help and hope to communities devastated by natural disasters and conflicts.
Financials & Reporting
We are efficient and effective: $0.91 of every dollar donated goes directly to our lifesaving programs.
Clean Water & Safe Sanitation
We bring clean water and safe sanitation to communities in need, helping to build healthier foundations.
Food Security & Livelihoods
We tackle the root causes of hunger, helping people earn incomes and improve food security.
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Let's take action
Together, we can end hunger. Join our fight to save lives, empower communities, and bring positive change to millions of children and families around the world.
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Said Musse
Action Against Hunger, Somalia
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Peter Caton
Action Against Hunger, Kenya
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Across the Horn of Africa, severe drought has left millions of people struggling to survive on the brink of famine.
Our teams are also preventing and treating malnutrition, providing clean water, and saving lives of children like Halima.
Local expertise, global reach
More than 95% of our staff come from the communities we serve.
See Our Work in 55 Countries