Syria 11 Year Anniversary: Millions face record levels of hunger
As the Syria crisis reaches its tragic 11 year anniversary, the number of Syrians at risk of food insecurity has reached record levels.
Press releases and statements
Read the latest press releases, news and statements from our Media team.
Celebrity chefs raise over £70,000 for the DEC's Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
Six of the UK’s most respected and well-known chefs came together to raise over £70,000 to support the work of the DEC.
Ukraine: conflict in Europe exacerbates world hunger – G7 countries must prevent global hunger crisis
The conflict in Ukraine has not only triggered a dramatic humanitarian crisis in the country – it could also have catastrophic consequences for global food security.
Celebrity chefs raising dough for the DEC's Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
Six of the UK’s most respected and well-known chefs are joining forces in a bid to raise more than £50,000 to support the work of the DEC.
DEC launches Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) today launches an appeal to raise urgent funds to help those forced to flee their homes amid escalating conflict. Read their full press release below.
Action Against Hunger statement on crisis in Ukraine
Action Against Hunger warns of the growing humanitarian impacts of the conflict.
Record drought and increasing conflicts threaten millions with severe hunger in the Horn of Africa, warns Action Against Hunger
More than 13 Million people face severe food insecurity in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya as region heads into fourth consecutive failed rainy season
Despite another challenging year for the hospitality industry, restaurants quadrupled donations to Action Against Hunger's annual foody fundraiser
Action Against Hunger's restaurant campaign, Love Food Give Food, raised an incredible £404,117.95 in 2021.
Nearly 90% of Experts surveyed predict that the global hunger crisis will grow over the next 10 years, without greater innovation
New Research illuminates the need to rethink hunger prevention and relief
Aid agencies: more than 70 people, including women and children, killed overnight in Yemen
Aid agencies operating in Yemen are horrified by the news that more than 70 people, including migrants, women and children, have been killed in Hodaida and Sada on Friday morning.
DEC raises £26m as 2022 signals ‘unfolding catastrophe’ in Afghanistan
Just two weeks after launching an emergency appeal for Afghanistan on 15 December, the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has now raised £26m for the millions of people suffering in Afghanistan, as they face a desperate and freezing start to 2022. It is currently estimated that over 8 million people are on the brink of famine, with 1 million children under the age of five at risk of dying over the next three months.
Philippines emergency: Typhoon Rai
Typhoon Rai has affected more than 1,800,000 people and caused at least 375 deaths in the Philippines. According to local authorities, this is the worst typhoon to hit the country this year. Action Against Hunger is responding to the needs of affected communities – organising food distributions and facilitating access to water and sanitation.