Russell Hobbs teams up with world hunger charity to bring ‘Plates for Change’ into UK classrooms
Russell Hobbs has launched Plates for Change, a UK-wide primary school campaign with Action Against Hunger.
Press releases and statements
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Afghanistan: most families cannot afford food for their children
Latest IPC analysis shows that Afghan children are suffering one of the highest rates of malnutrition in the world.
Sudan: global epicentre of hunger
In November 2025, famine was declared in Kadugli, South Kordofan. Violence intensifies in Kordofan, causing mass displacement, widespread food insecurity and protection risks.
Action Against Hunger joins 88 NGOs warning of deepening global humanitarian crisis
The joint statement comes after the release of the 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview
Sudan: Action Against Hunger warns of humanitarian catastrophe in El Fasher
Violence in El Fasher, North Darfur, has sharply escalated, with civilians facing grave protection risks and limited aid.
Action Against Hunger's statement on renewed violence in Gaza
Action Against Hunger urges an immediate end to violence in Gaza amid civilian deaths, aid restrictions, and staff injuries.
Mounting alarm as Israeli authorities reject NGO applications to transport life-saving aid
41 organisations operating on the ground in Gaza call on the Government of Israel to uphold its commitments under the ceasefire agreement and international law and let humanitarian aid flow freely.
Russell Hobbs partners with Action Against Hunger to “Make a Meal Difference”
Russell Hobbs and Action Against Hunger have launched a three-year global partnership, Make a Meal Difference, pledging £270,000 to fight hunger through education, community engagement, and promoting nutritious, accessible meals worldwide.
Action Against Hunger's statement on UK Government's N4G commitments
Action Against Hunger welcomes UK N4G commitments but warns they lack funding and urgency. Without clear investment, millions risk worsening hunger, undermining UK leadership on global nutrition and humanitarian aid.
Ceasefire agreement offers hope, but famine will persist if humanitarian access is not guaranteed, warns Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger has over 2,000 food parcels awaiting entry in Amma with hundreds of staff on the ground prepared to scale up operations.
Millions at risk: UNGA 80 must respond to the child wasting emergency
The Global Wasting Advocacy Coalition and the Global Nutrition Cluster are issuing a joint statement to call for urgent, coordinated action at UNGA 80 to address the escalating child wasting crisis.