Press releases and statements

As the Government extends the freeze on international aid spending, the UK must make tackling the hunger crisis a priority. Read our statement.

Action Against Hunger comments on Russia suspending its backing of the Black Sea grain export deal due to its conflict with Ukraine intensifying.

The pattern of escalation in Ukraine has forced several aid agencies to suspend operations in the country over safety concerns for their staff and populations in need of support, until it is safe to resume.

According to a report released from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a panel of independent experts, including Action Against Hunger, said parts of East Africa are facing catastrophic hunger levels.

We welcome the announcement of an additional £372 million to provide immediate and long-term relief to countries facing the escalating hunger crisis. But this is less than half of what is urgently needed to avoid a famine in east Africa alone.

The UK today pledged £88m at the UN Yemen Pledging Conference 2022 to respond to the escalating needs 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.

With 45 million people on the brink of famine, Action Against Hunger is joining NGOs calling on world leaders to take urgent action.

A group of chefs have co-signed a letter to show their support for a new commitment to reducing malnutrition at the upcoming Nutrition for Growth Summit in early December.

Agreement at COP26 demonstrates that leaders are not doing enough to combat the devastating humanitarian impacts of the climate crisis.