Libye

The State of Hunger in Libya

Since the UN-brokered ceasefire, Libya has made considerable progress towards stability. However, sporadic clashes between armed groups persist, and despite the slow return of displaced people, their needs are great because of damaged homes and a lack of public services. Meanwhile, global price rises for basic commodities have affected the most vulnerable households and raised the country’s food insecurity. This situation has been further compounded by natural disasters, and with protracted conflicts depleting resources, Libya lacks the capacity for effective disaster response.

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How We're Helping in Libya

Action Against Hunger has ongoing and integrated programs to support internally displaced populations, returnees, and host communities in Tripoli, Sabha, and Ubari. We provide health, mental health, and psychosocial support, as well as water, sanitation, and hygiene programs. Seven health centers benefit from medical team training, medicines and equipment, improved hygiene and sanitation infrastructure, and the installation of solar panels.

Action Against Hunger supports local authorities in creating a range of reproductive health services and oversees implementation through the training and mentoring of health staff. Our teams also create care pathways to specialist services, particularly for women victims of gender-based violence.

In addition, Action Against Hunger supports local farmers in the south, especially women, to adopt nutrition-sensitive, climate-smart, and agroecological farming practices tailored to their changing environment. We also address the basic needs of populations affected by floods through emergency and hygiene kits, as well as conducting psychosocial support sessions.

15K

Reached With Our Programs

12%

Of The Population Are Undernourished