Press releases and statements

Action Against Hunger UK's Head of Advocacy, Kate Munro, has commented on why climate change finance should be made additional to overseas aid spending.

The Paris Summit for a New Global Financing Pact concludes today. It aims to reform financial systems to combat the growing threat of climate change. Action Against Hunger UK's Head of Advocacy, Kate Munro, comments on the need for world leaders to take action at this critical time

With the Ukraine Recovery Conference taking place this week, eyes will be on the as of yet unlocked funds from the sale of Chelsea FC, which have been earmarked to support the relief efforts of the conflict in Ukraine. Head of Advocacy at Action Against Hunger UK comments on this delay

HM The King hears how DEC Pakistan Floods Appeal funds are helping hundreds of thousands as monsoon rains begin again

Against Hunger is offering a grant to multimedia professionals interested in creative and ethical representations of people affected by humanitarian issues

Action Against Hunger UK, along with ten other humanitarian charities, have called on the UK government to close the $5 billion funding gap and tackle the hunger crisis facing 28 million people in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan.

Influencers, journalists, MPs, and FCDO officials were served a scaled-back “menu” to highlight the impact of conflict on the supply of food throughout the world. Action Against Hunger’s pop-up café comes at a time when over 85% of people facing hunger crises live in conflict-affected countries; this is according to the charity’s report which launches this week

During the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2023, Action Against Hunger fundraised through the 'On the Phone' category, in which photographers paid £2 to enter their photo into the competition. The winner of the prize was Bonnet Delights by Hein van Tonder, for his depiction of street food in Galle, Sri Lanka (see picture).

Significant damage has been caused by Cyclone Mocha, which struck the coastlines of Bangladesh and Myanmar on Sunday 14 May. The situation in Myanmar's Rakhine State seems particularly worrying. Action Against Hunger teams are assessing the humanitarian needs of those affected and are preparing to launch an emergency response in the coming days.

Despite three months having passed since the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, people are still piecing their lives back together. Food aid is vital during the recovery period, with Action Against Hunger having supported over 2,000 people with local partners during Ramadan.

After a brief hiatus, 'Too Many Critics' returns bigger and better than ever to raise funds for Action Against Hunger