Action Against Hunger / Action contre la Faim Canada

Action Against Hunger / Action contre la Faim Canada Action Against Hunger - Providing innovative solutions to world hunger. We are there for them before and after disaster strikes.

We are an international non-profit working to address the causes and effects of hunger and eliminate it sustainably within our lifetime. We detect and treat malnutrition in children and educate families on preventing it in the long run. We work with communities and local governments to provide families with access to water, enable them to feed themselves and prosper and promote equitable access to

food and good health for everyone. We combine over 40 years of experience fighting hunger in more than 50 countries through a global network, pushing for long-term change. We constantly search for more effective solutions while sharing our knowledge and expertise with the world.

06/25/2026

Families in Venezuela are facing uncertainty after powerful earthquakes struck the country, affecting communities across the north, including areas near Caracas.

Action Against Hunger teams are already on the ground, assessing the damage, identifying urgent needs, and coordinating with humanitarian partners to prepare an effective response. Despite communication challenges and limited connectivity, teams continue to monitor the situation and stand ready to support affected families.

As Canadians, we know that when disaster strikes, communities need solidarity and support. In the days ahead, humanitarian assistance will be critical to helping people access essential services and begin the recovery process.

We stand with the people of Venezuela during this difficult time and will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.

Read more here: https://actionagainsthunger.ca/press-releases/venezuela-earthquake/


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Las familias en Venezuela enfrentan incertidumbre tras los fuertes terremotos que han afectado a comunidades en el norte del país, incluyendo zonas cercanas a Caracas.

Los equipos de Acción contra el Hambre ya están en el terreno, evaluando los daños, identificando necesidades urgentes y coordinando con socios humanitarios para preparar una respuesta eficaz. A pesar de los desafíos en las comunicaciones y la conectividad limitada, los equipos continúan monitoreando la situación y están listos para apoyar a las familias afectadas.

Como canadienses, sabemos que cuando ocurre un desastre, las comunidades necesitan solidaridad y apoyo. En los próximos días, la asistencia humanitaria será fundamental para ayudar a las personas a acceder a servicios esenciales y comenzar su proceso de recuperación.

Estamos con todos los Venezolanos en este momento difícil y continuaremos compartiendo actualizaciones a medida que haya más información disponible.

Lee más aquí: https://actionagainsthunger.ca/press-releases/venezuela-earthquake/

06/23/2026

In Zalingei, people like Tagrid, Suliman, and Ibrahim are navigating the daily challenges of displacement. Despite losing homes, livelihoods, and stability, they continue to care for their families and hold on to hope for a better future.

With support from Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada and Action Against Hunger, families are accessing essential health and nutrition services, helping them cope with the impacts of conflict and displacement. Yet the needs remain immense. Food insecurity, limited healthcare, and lost livelihoods continue to shape everyday life for millions across Sudan.

Read their stories and learn how humanitarian assistance is helping families survive and rebuild amid one of the world's largest displacement crises.

📖 Read more: https://actionagainsthunger.ca/story/surviving-displacement-in-sudan/

06/20/2026

Today is World Refugee Day, we stand with the millions of people around the world who have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety, dignity, and hope.

Behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a story of resilience. Yet displacement often brings new challenges, including hunger, malnutrition, lack of clean water, and limited access to healthcare.

At Action Against Hunger, we work alongside refugees and displaced communities in some of the world's most challenging contexts, providing life-saving nutrition, clean water, health services, mental health support, and food security programs. We also support the communities that welcome them, helping families rebuild their lives and look toward the future with hope.

On World Refugee Day, we honour the courage and strength of refugees everywhere and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind.

Together, we can help create a world where everyone has access to food, water, and the opportunity to thrive.

Donate now and support our work: https://actionagainsthunger.ca/2026-world-refugee-day/

06/18/2026

🌍 Over 117 million people around the world have been forced to flee their homes—the highest number ever recorded.

Conflict, climate disasters, persecution, and hunger are driving families from everything they know in search of safety and survival.

📍 In Sudan, nearly 14 million people have been displaced, and 21 million are facing hunger. Women and girls face heightened risks, while access to essential services continues to deteriorate. Since 2023, Action Against Hunger has reached more than 750,000 people with food, clean water, healthcare, and protection services.

📍 In Lebanon, 1.4 million Syrian refugees continue to face daily challenges, including overcrowded living conditions and limited access to food, clean water, healthcare, and sanitation.

On June 20th, it is World Refugee Day. We stand with families forced to flee. Through emergency assistance, nutrition support, clean water, healthcare, and cash assistance, Action Against Hunger is helping people rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

Together, we can make a difference. 💙

Donate today: https://actionagainsthunger.ca/2026-world-refugee-day/

06/12/2026

🚨 Earthquake Response in Mindanao

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao on June 8, leaving thousands of families facing uncertainty and urgent humanitarian needs.

More than 10,000 families have been displaced, with many seeking safety in open spaces as aftershocks continue. Access to clean water, food, shelter, and other essential services has been severely disrupted.

Action Against Hunger teams are on the ground, working closely with local authorities and partners to assess the situation and prepare life-saving assistance for affected communities.

When disaster strikes, rapid action can make all the difference. We remain committed to supporting families as they begin the difficult journey toward recovery.

This is our work in action.

When the cameras move on, hunger is still there. Our CEO, Onome Ako, put it simply: “The sector responds when crisis is ...
06/09/2026

When the cameras move on, hunger is still there.

Our CEO, Onome Ako, put it simply:

“The sector responds when crisis is declared… but the challenge is staying engaged when the underlying conditions persist.”

At Action Against Hunger Canada, we’re working differently.

We’re building relationships with Canadians, so you can stay connected to the issue, not just the moment.

Because Canadians give to problems they understand, and to organizations they trust to solve them.

💛 Be part of that connection.
👉 Learn more / Stay engaged (https://actionagainsthunger.ca)

06/05/2026

🌍✨ Women and girls are on the frontlines of climate change, but they’re also leading the solutions.

Across rural Tanzania and Uganda, women and girls keep families fed — while too often eating last and least.

Through the Gender Equitable Nutrition - Tanzania and Uganda (GENTU) Project, Action Against Hunger Canada is taking a gender-transformative approach to strengthen food systems, empower women, and build climate-smart, and sustainable solutions that nourish communities and protect the environment.

By investing in sustainable agriculture, nutrition training, clean water, and community-led change, the GENTU Project supports more than 300,000 people, helping families become more resilient to food insecurity and the effects of climate change.

🌱 This , we celebrate the deep connection between gender equality, food security, and environmental sustainability. When women and girls can lead, communities thrive — and so does our planet. 🌿

👉 Learn more about this transformative work at https://gentu.ca

Today the world remembers children caught in conflict.In Sudan, there is no need to remember. It is happening right now....
06/04/2026

Today the world remembers children caught in conflict.

In Sudan, there is no need to remember. It is happening right now.

Children who should be in school are starving. Mothers who should be feeding their families are watching them disappear. A generation is being lost, not to time, but to a war that was never theirs to fight.

Today is the day to act, not just remember.

Your donation reaches a child who cannot wait.

Give now. https://actionagainsthunger.ca/famine-declared-in-sudan-m/

“A mother in Somalia traveled 200 kilometers with a child too sick to sit upright — only to arrive at one of our stabili...
06/02/2026

“A mother in Somalia traveled 200 kilometers with a child too sick to sit upright — only to arrive at one of our stabilization centers running dangerously low on therapeutic milk.

This is the hidden cost of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

The closure has nearly doubled shipping times for life-saving nutrition supplies. The price of a carton of therapeutic milk has risen 44% in two years. Fuel costs inside Somalia have surged 150%.

We have 69 cartons of therapeutic milk left. Weeks of supply. Not months. The children arriving at our centers did not cause any of this. But they are paying the price.”

Read the full article: https://actionagainsthunger.ca/press-releases/somalia-faces-deepening-hunger-crisis-as-risk-of-famine-emerges-in-burhakaba/

05/29/2026

Yesterday our CEO, Onome Ako, had the opportunity to speak with Global News Edmonton for .

Conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability are driving hunger to crisis levels worldwide — with famine already declared in Gaza and Sudan.

But hunger is also a reality here at home. Nearly 1 in 4 Canadians lives in a food-insecure household, with many families forced to borrow money, choose cheaper but less nutritious food, or go without. Affordability now outweighs nutrition almost 2 to 1 in food decisions.

Food insecurity is, at its core, an affordability issue. While supports like the Groceries and Essentials Benefit can help, lasting change requires addressing the root causes so every Canadian can access nutritious food with dignity.

Thank you to the Global News Edmonton team for creating space for this important conversation.

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