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Press Releases

More than 85% of people facing hunger crises live in conflict-affected countries – May 24, 2023
Cyclone Mocha hit the coasts of the Bay of Bengal – May 18, 2023
Canadian aid sector responds to Federal Budget 2023 – March 29, 2023
#AidforAfghanistan Coalition of 18 organizations responds to government plan to amend Criminal Code – March 10, 2023
The World Faces a 53% Shortfall in Funds for Hunger Programs, Finds 2023 Hunger Funding Gap Report – February 27, 2023
Ukraine – One Year of War and Disastrous Humanitarian Consequences – February 24, 2023
Responding to Urgent Needs in Türkiye and Syria – February 15, 2023
After Earthquakes Devastate Turkey and Syria, Action Against Hunger Deploys Emergency Team – February 7, 2023
As Hunger Rate Soar, New Forecast Warns Horn of Africa Faces Potential Sixth Failed Rainy Season – February 2, 2023
Ukraine: Attacks on civilian infrastructure leaving millions of people in need must stop now! – November 28, 2022
Pakistan: One in Seven People Affected By Monsoon Rains – September 7, 2022
Action Against Hunger Canada Appoints Leslie Carter as the New Chair of our Board of Directors – July 5, 2022
Global Hunger Crisis: G7 support needed urgently – May 18, 2022
Nearly 90% of Experts Surveyed Predict that the Global Hunger Crisis Will Grow Over the Next 10 Years, Without Greater Innovation – January 31, 2022
“We are working against the clock to get food and drinking water to the local population” – December 21, 2021
Mali: Alarming food crisis leaves 1.2 million hungry – December 9, 2021
Women’s Executive Network Names Onome Ako One Of Canada’s Most Powerful Women Of 2021 – December 8, 2021
Action Against Hunger Canada names Onome Ako as Chief Executive Officer – October 28, 2021
Afghans Must Not Be Punished by Political Agendas – September 10, 2021
Civil Society Statement on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict (2021) – May 14, 2021
Open Letter on Famine Prevention – April 20, 2021
Action against Hunger condemns the new wave of violence in Damasak, Nigeria leaving thousands of people without vital assistance. – April 15, 2021
In Yemen, an Entire Generation is Starving – March 26, 2021
10,000 Rohingya refugee families affected by massive fires in Cox’s Bazar – March 25, 2021
Devastating Fires in Rohingya Refugee Camps Demonstrate Continued Need for Immediate Emergency Assistance and Protection – March 24, 2021
After 10 Years of Conflict, 60% of Syria’s Population Struggles to Feed Themselves – March 15, 2021
Madagascar: Climate Crisis in Grand Sud is Causing an Alarming Increase in Malnutrition Cases – March 4, 2021
Designating ‘Houthis’ a terrorist organization will have a disastrous impact on civilians in Yemen – January 11, 2021
Message from the Board Chair: Departure of Executive Director, Danny Glenwright – January 11, 2021
World Food Programme – 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Winner – October 9, 2020
Lebanon Crisis: Donations to the Humanitarian Coalition Will be Matched by the Government of Canada to Provide Emergency Assistance – August 11, 2020
Canada’s Charities Make Urgent Ask of Ottawa for $10 Billion Stabilization Fund; Their Very Survival at Risk – March 25, 2020
Statement: Action Against Hunger calls for the immediate release of Grace Taku – January 16, 2020
Statement: Nigeria – Action Against Hunger condemns the execution of four more hostages and calls for the immediate release of the remaining hostage – December 13, 2019
Statement: Danny Glenwright, Executive Director of Action Against Hunger, joins CanWaCH board of directors. – November 27, 2019
Action Against Hunger lifesaving activities to resume in Nigeria – October 31, 2019
Make the Global Action Plan on Wasting about ACTION – October 21, 2019
Lean season in DR Congo: aid agencies fear for hundreds of thousands in desperate need – October 17, 2019
15 aid agencies warn of humanitarian crisis in North-East Syria – October 10, 2019
Nigeria: Action Against Hunger Denounces the Execution of One of Six Hostages Kidnapped on 18 July – September 25, 2019
Action Against Hunger announces recipient of the inaugural Humanitarian Champion Award – September 25, 2019
Nigeria: Following the Forced Closure of its Offices in Borno and Yobe States, Action Against Hunger Strongly Rejects Accusations of Supporting Terrorist Groups – September 24, 2019
Nigeria: Action Against Hunger forced to close its office in Maiduguri – September 19, 2019
Action Against Hunger staff members killed in violence in Gambella, Ethiopia – September 5, 2019
Statement on the aid convoy incident in Borno State, Nigeria – July 19, 2019
Action Against Hunger commends the Government of Canada for its investment in global women’s health. – June 4, 2019
New guidelines to enhance food insecurity and malnutrition analysis including in areas with no humanitarian access – April 25, 2019
Working against the clock in Lebanon to protect refugees from severe snow, rain and wind. – January 17, 2019
Cold snap hits Lebanon; conditions worsen for Syrian refugees – January 17, 2019
Action Against Hunger joins the call to action on protection from gender-based violence in emergencies – November 27, 2018
Action Against Hunger launches new nutrition program in Afghanistan with support from the Government of Canada – April 13, 2018
Severe Malnutrition Rates Shoot Up Across Kenya, Leaving More Than 70,000 Children At Risk Of Death – August 22, 2017
Action Against Hunger Facilitates first-ever Global Survey Manager Training in Toronto – December 5, 2016
Levetto joins Action Against Hunger to fight child hunger, one pizza at a time – September 15, 2016
Action Against Hunger Announces South Sudan Emergency Study Published in Field Exchange – August 27, 2015
Danny Glenwright appointed as Executive Director – August 10, 2015
Colombia: A Sabotaged Pipeline Contaminates Vital Water Source – July 27, 2015
Yemen: Insecurity spirals after ceasefire breached – July 20, 2015
Canadian support for Action Against Hunger’s Maternal and Child Health Initiative (MATCH) – July 9, 2015
Global Nutrition Report 2014 is out – December 12, 2014
Closing Statement on the Second International Conference on Nutrition – November 21, 2014
Generation Nutrition – report shows ending child deaths from hunger in a generation is now possible – April 24, 2014
Action Against Hunger Applauds Canadian Government’s Funding of Post-Typhoon Programs in Philippines – April 7, 2014
Dangerous Rise in Malnutrition Cripples Central African Republic – March 5, 2014

April 1, 2019 – Action Against Hunger joins the Humanitarian Coalition to team up in supporting cyclone Idai response.
February 7, 2019 – Action Against Hunger commends the Government of Canada for its commitment of $30 million for LGBTQ2I in developing countries.
November 25, 2018 – Action Against Hunger joins the Call to Action on protection from gender-based violence in emergencies
October 1, 2018 – Indonesia: Action Against Hunger addressing urgent needs alongside local partners
May 18, 2018 – Grade 5 students to ministers: “We like spinach, and Canada must recognize our right to eat it.”
May 8, 2018 – Action Against Hunger is asking Canadians to help grow a virtual garden in honour of their loved ones to support life-saving nutrition programs
April 30, 2018 – Canada announces additional support for Action Against Hunger’s life-saving programs in Somalia
April 13, 2018 – Action Against Hunger launches new nutrition program in Afghanistan with support from the government of Canada
February 27, 2018 – Action Against Hunger (Action contre la Faim) commends the Government of Canada for its new commitment of $2 billion over five years for international assistance
October 13, 2017 – Action Against Hunger releases a report to warn about conflicts, inequality, and climate change that pose major threats to meeting 2030 hunger goals
May 8, 2017 – Action Against Hunger announces #Care4Mom, a campaign to support moms and caretakers living amidst armed conflict and famine
March 20, 2017 – Canada announces support for Action Against Hunger’s life-saving programs for the severe food crises in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen
Dec 5, 2016 – Action Against Hunger facilitates first-ever Global Survey Manager Training in Toronto
Sept 16, 2016– Levetto joins Action Against Hunger to fight child hunger, one pizza at a time
4 July 2016 – Canada announces support for Action Against Hunger’s life-saving programs in eight countries
1 April 2016 – Toronto chefs unite to fight child hunger in local restaurant campaign
24 September 2015 – Toronto chefs come together to fight child hunger
27 August 2015 – Action Against Hunger Announces South Sudan Emergency Study Published in Field Exchange
10 August 2015 – Danny Glenwright Appointed as Executive Director of Action Against Hunger Canada
27 July 2015 – Colombia: A Sabotaged Pipeline Contaminates Vital Water Source
20 July 2015 – Yemen: Insecurity Spirals After Ceasefire Breached
8 July 2015 – Canadian Support for Action Against Hunger’s Maternal and Child Health Initiative (MATCH)
13 November 2014 – 2014 Global Nutrition Report Is Out
5 May 2014 – Cast & Crew From Award-Winning Movie Meatballs Reunite for Charity
24 April 2014 – Generation Nutrition – Report Shows Ending Child Deaths From Hunger In a Generation is Now Possible
4 April 2014 – Action Against Hunger Applauds Canadian Government’s Funding of Post-Typhoon Programs in Philippines

Action Against Hunger in the news

March 15 , 2021 – Canada commits nearly $30-million in assistance for Colombia as country grapples with waves of migrants and internal conflict (The Globe and Mail)
June 18 , 2018 – I Had To Invent A Girlfriend To Work In International Development (Huffington Post)
June 11, 2018 – We asked about getting kids to eat more veggies, How do we get kids to eat more vegetables? ( Scarborough Mirror)
May 29, 2018 – Scarborough students demand more veggies during ‘plant-in’ protest, Action Against Hunger Canada inspires grade school children ( Scarborough Mirror)
May 29, 2018 – Toronto students dig in to healthy eating with ‘plant-in’ (The Globe and Mail)
May 25, 2018 Projet «Génération Nutrition» à l’école élémentaire L’Envolée de Windsor – Matins sans frontières ( Radio Canada Windsor)
May 25, 2018 – Action Against Hunger discusses Plant-in on CBC Here and Now (CBC Here and Now)
May 15, 2018 – Canada provides humanitarian assistance for Venezuelan refugees (Radio Canada)
May 06, 2018 – Canadian companies cash in on royal wedding with British-themed products (National Post)
April 23, 2018 – Meghan and Harry Give Back To Charities With Royal Wedding Gift Donations ( ET Canada)
February 02, 2018 – International Development Week 2018 on CTV News Channel (CTV News Channel)
December 22, 2017 – She gave birth in no man’s land. I went to learn the name of her son. (Toronto Star)
November 13, 2017 – Discussing the “Future of Aid” report on CBC’s Up to Speed (CBC Winnipeg)
November 6, 2017 – Canadians need to grow their own food (Rabble.ca)
October 10, 2017 – Make Joshna Maharaj’s grain salad bowls your go-to lunch (Toronto Star)
June 19, 2017 – Tiny chefs discover ‘it’s the taste that counts’ at George Brown culinary school (CBC Toronto)
June 13, 2017 – Discussing Ottawa’s focus on aid delivery for women (AM640 Toronto)
June 11, 2017 – Op-Ed: Ottawa’s focus on aid delivery for women is smart– and will save money (The Globe and Mail)
May 08, 2017 – Focus On Famine: Group drumming up support for mothers (Metro News)
March 31, 2017 – Focus on Famine: ‘Situation not unsolvable: Nigeria’ (Metro News)
March 30, 2017 – Focus on Famine: ‘We can’t afford to be hopeless: South Sudan’ (Metro News)
March 11, 2017 – UN urges global action on famine (CBC News)
March 11, 2017 – UN issues dire warning on famine (CBC The National)
March 04, 2017 – Perspective with Alison Smith – Food Crises & Famine (CPAC)
October 25, 2016 – Canadian group takes global action on hunger (Toronto Star)
October 24, 2016 – Action Against Hunger helps children around the world for more than 40 years (Global News)
August 23, 2016 – Op-Ed: What to consider when giving to charity (The Globe and Mail)