Press Releases – Action Against Hunger

Russell Hobbs teams up with world hunger charity to bring ‘Plates for Change’ into UK classrooms

Action Against Hunger — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:54:45 +0000

Russell Hobbs has launched a nationwide school campaign and competition across the UK as part of its charity partnership with Action Against Hunger, to raise awareness of global hunger and inspire children to “cook for good”. The Plates for Change initiative, delivered in collaboration with We Are Futures and The National Schools Partnership (NSP) network, will see Key Stage 4–6 pupils (ages 7…

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Afghanistan: most families cannot afford food for their children

Action Against Hunger — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:03:43 +0000

The latest analysis from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), released today[1] shows that child malnutrition in Afghanistan is worsening. Over 3.7 million children, mostly under the age of five, are affected, an increase of 200,000 compared to the previous year. One of the leading reasons is poverty. The analysis shows that nearly 80% of families cannot afford nutritious…

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Sudan: global epicentre of hunger

Action Against Hunger — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:09:10 +0000

Violence has intensified significantly in the Kordofan region of Sudan. Communities in Dilling and Kadugli, South Kordofan, remain under siege, preventing access to humanitarian aid and depriving civilians of food, medicine, and other essential supplies and services. In recent weeks, the conflict has escalated in Kadugli and its surroundings, causing a significant number of residents to flee the…

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GHO joint statement

Action Against Hunger — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:42:13 +0000

Action Against Hunger has joined 88 other NGOs in a collective response to the 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview, warning that record levels of conflict, hunger and displacement are colliding with significant aid cuts, growing impunity for violations of international humanitarian law, and sustained political inaction. With conflicts at their highest since modern records began in 1946 and…

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Sudan: Action Against Hunger warns of humanitarian catastrophe in El Fasher

Action Against Hunger — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:52:08 +0000

Violence has drastically escalated in El Fasher, North Darfur, in recent days. Hundreds of thousands of civilians and local responders who remain trapped in the city face heightened protection risks and increasingly limited access to lifesaving assistance. Those who attempt to flee to neighbouring areas such as Tawila face perilous journeys. Civilians have reportedly been detained and attacked…

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Action Against Hunger’s statement on renewed violence in Gaza

Action Against Hunger — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:40:43 +0000

Action Against Hunger urgently calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza following the renewed escalation of violence that has caused significant civilian casualties and deepened an already catastrophic humanitarian crisis. The fragile ceasefire brokered earlier this month has been severely undermined by armed confrontations and airstrikes, killing dozens of people…

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Mounting alarm as Israeli authorities reject NGO applications to transport life-saving aid

Action Against Hunger — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:37:12 +0000

Since the ceasefire began, Israeli authorities have continued to arbitrarily reject shipments of life-saving assistance into Gaza, while a restrictive new INGO registration process further delays urgent humanitarian work. Between 10 and 21 October 2025, 17 INGOs have had urgent shipments of aid, including water, food, tents and medical supplies denied entry into Gaza. 94% of all rejections by…

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Russell Hobbs partners with Action Against Hunger to “Make a Meal Difference”

Action Against Hunger — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:33:27 +0000

On World Food Day, Russell Hobbs and Action Against Hunger announced a three-year global partnership under the campaign banner Make a Meal Difference. Through the partnership, Russell Hobbs has committed to a minimum donation of £270,000 over the next three years to support Action Against Hunger’s vital mission to end life-threatening hunger and malnutrition. Together, the organisations aim to…

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Action Against Hunger’s statement on UK Government’s N4G commitments

Action Against Hunger — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:39:24 +0000

Action Against Hunger welcomes the UK Government’s latest Nutrition for Growth (N4G) commitments for 2025 but believes progress falls far short of what is needed. The Government has announced positive plans to integrate nutrition across development programmes and to support the Global Compact on Nutrition Integration. This will help drive greater impact for every pound spent on nutrition.

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Action Against Hunger launches Hunger Ends with Us

Action Against Hunger — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:36:51 +0000

On World Food Day, 16th October, Action Against Hunger UK is launching Hunger Ends with Us. A bold, people powered movement calling on the UK public and government to take urgent action to end global hunger. The campaign asks supporters, especially those who want to act but aren’t sure how, to sign up, speak out, donate, and press their MPs to reverse UK aid cuts and help stop the use of hunger…

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