Monthly Archives: October 2020
Better Maternity Care Means Healthier Babies and Happier Mothers in Kenya
Hildah with her baby son in Kenya. On an evening in July, Hildah went to the Kitale County Referral Hospital in western Kenya complaining of abdominal pain. Two hours later, she was a new mother. Hildah’s labour was short but difficult. “I was in a lot of pain, and I was afraid,” she said. Her […]
World Food Programme – 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Winner
The announcement of the World Food Programme as the winner of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize is a major achievement in the global fight against hunger. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the WFP and are so proud to be a strong, long-time partner of this incredible organization. Action Against Hunger and the WFP share […]
“My priority is to save lives.” How one Mogadishu doctor is responding to COVID-19
Dr. Mustaf Yusef at the Hodan Stabilization Centre The COVID-19 pandemic has had an alarming impact on health and food systems worldwide, particularly in areas already struggling with chronic food insecurity. In Somalia, protracted conflict and drought have forced millions from their homes. Malnutrition levels, particularly among young children, have skyrocketed. Action Against Hunger provides […]
How we’re working to end gender-based violence in emergencies
Danny Glenwright at the virtual roundtable side event – United Nations General Assembly 2020 Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is both a cause and a consequence of hunger. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated GBV and its effects in many ways – from girls being pushed into early marriage or sex work so they have food to eat, […]