Tag Archives: Action Against Hunger
In the Central African Republic, beekeepers unite for a more sustainable future
Modern beehives pave the way for more sustainable honey production in Bossangoa. Photo: Action Against Hunger, Central African Republic. Behind Philippe Modompte’s home in Bossangoa, the silence is broken by the hum of bees hard at work producing the sought-after Bossangoa honey so valued in the region. Philippe and his family settled in a quiet […]
Devastating Fires in Rohingya Refugee Camps Demonstrate Continued Need for Immediate Emergency Assistance and Protection
Massive fires swept through the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh on March 22. Action Against Hunger is deeply concerned about the impact of the fires on top of daily challenges faced by Rohingya refugees. After nearly four years living in overcrowded camps, hundreds of thousands of refugees face a more precarious and uncertain […]
After 10 Years of Conflict, 60% of Syria’s Population Struggles to Feed Themselves
Photo by Action Against Hunger, Syria. As Syria marks its tenth year of conflict, 13.4 million people – 75% of the country’s population – are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance, a 20% increase from 2020. The cost of the basic food basket has increased by 250% in the last year and is beyond the […]
Action Against Hunger Warns of Rising Hunger in Latin America Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Action Against Hunger team members demonstrating proper hygiene techniques. “Latin America is facing an unprecedented hunger crisis as a result of the pandemic,” said Benedetta Lettera, our Desk Manager in Latin America. “It is a perfect storm, with a major health crisis, accompanied by a socioeconomic crisis, with a grassroots situation that was complex even […]
Planting Seeds of Hope in Uganda
Women farmers earn income and gain confidence. In Uganda’s Kiryandongo settlement, more than 65,000 refugees, primarily from South Sudan, have established temporary homes. Approximately 1.4 million refugees live in Uganda overall and about 85% of them are women and children. As part of Uganda’s progressive refugee policy, each refugee is given a small plot of […]
Fighting Coronavirus Around the World
COVID-19 has affected nearly every country in the world, and no community has been prepared to deal with the pandemic. Coronavirus, high rates of serious malnutrition, low access to basic water, sanitation and hygiene services, and weak health systems are a deadly combination in many developing countries. Around the world, we’re responding to this pandemic, […]