Stories | Action Against Hunger WHY HUNGER? OUR IMPACT GET INVOLVED Sitewide Search Sitewide search, click to expand DONATE NOW Responsive nav STORIES Meet the communities Action Against Hunger supports around the world and the inspiring staff who are transforming lives. Topic Select topic Climate crisis Conflict Coronavirus Emergencies Food Security Gender Hygiene and Sanitation Livelihoods Mental health Nutrition Staff Strategy Water Type \ Select type Blog Story BLOG The voices of the climate crisis 3 NOVEMBER 2021 Recently described as the first country on the brink of a climate change-related famine, meet our staff and local communities in Madagascar as they feel the immediate effects of climate change. STORY "I admire these mothers. They do everything they can for their children.” 15 OCTOBER 2021 The long, dry seasons in Ethiopia mean families are unable to grow crops or keep livestock. Mothers often struggle to feed their babies. Ware Arbale is an Action Against Hunger-trained nurse in Ethiopia, who helps families affected by the climate crisis. STORY A mother’s fight to save her baby from life-threatening hunger 28 SEPTEMBER 2021 When Medina’s 18-month-old daughter Munira became sick, she did everything she could to get her the treatment she needed. As soon as she heard of Action Against Hunger’s malnutrition treatment programme their lives changed for the better. STORY "If it wasn't for Action Against Hunger, I would’ve lost my child." 28 SEPTEMBER 2021 Despite her daughter’s battle with life-threatening hunger, Safiya remains hopeful she will recover as she receives treatment at an Action Against Hunger treatment centre. BLOG The climate crisis and the need for food systems change 17 SEPTEMBER 2021 Duncan Williamson, Action Against Hunger’s Global Climate Change Advisor, explains how the climate crisis is affecting our planet’s fragile food system and what we can do to help the most vulnerable communities. STORY Madagascar: on the frontline of a climate-driven hunger crisis 21 JULY 2021 The effects of climate change are ravaging the southern districts of Madagascar, a country that produces just 0.01% of global emissions. The frequency and intensity of droughts have risen sharply in the last few years – having a devastating impact on the health of people living there. STORY Mothers fight hunger in Kenya 15 JULY 2021 A group of incredible women in western Kenya have joined forces to transform the health of their community. STORY A second wave of Covid-19 surges through India 2 JUNE 2021 As the country grapples with the coronavirus crisis, Action Against Hunger teams are providing urgent support to vulnerable communities. STORY Between conflict and malnutrition 14 APRIL 2021 In Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo, ongoing fighting between different communities has destroyed homes and livelihoods – causing widespread hunger. BLOG Yemen conflict: the world’s worst humanitarian crisis 25 MARCH 2021 Six years on from the start of the war, 400,000 children could die from hunger in Yemen. STORY One woman’s mission to improve the health of her community 22 MARCH 2021 How Nyanut Kuan is committed to providing clean water for her village in South Sudan. STORY Devastating floods cause hunger in South Sudan 28 FEBRUARY 2021 In late 2020, more than one million people were trapped or forced to leave their homes because of extreme flooding. 1 2 3 DONATETAKE ACTIONFUNDRAISE Twitter twitter Facebook facebook Instagram instagram Youtube youtube Linkedin linkedin About Action Against Hunger What we stand for How we’re run Where your money goes Supporter promise Contact us Media Careers Stories Frequently asked questions Publications and reports Where we work Emergency response Environmental policy Knowledge Against Hunger JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER Sign up to our emails to receive updates from our programmes around the world and learn about how you can help transform lives. SIGN UP We’re part of the worldwide Action Against Hunger network. Learn more. Privacy PolicyAccessibility noticeComplaints policy © 2020 Action Against Hunger Registered charity: England and Wales (1047501), Scotland (SC048317) Registered address: Action Against Hunger UK, 6 Mitre Passage, London, SE10 0ER. Charity web design by Fat Beehive Garbicha from Ethiopia spends all day with his cattle in search of food and water. His livelihood is under threat because of the climate crisis. Read more. By clicking “Accept all cookies”, you agree to storing cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyse site usage and help our marketing strategy. ACCEPT ALL COOKIES COOKIE SETTINGS