Action Against Hunger

50% of People in Gaza Are at Imminent Risk of Famine, According to New Report

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Within the next four months, 7 out of 10 Gazans in the north will be at risk of famine.

Key Points: 
  • Within the next four months, 7 out of 10 Gazans in the north will be at risk of famine.
  • Approximately one in three children are now acutely malnourished and two in 10,000 are dying of starvation, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza.
  • More than half of the total population that are in Phase 5 are located in the northern part of the Gaza Strip.
  • Humanitarian access to northern Gaza is nearly impossible, leading to more than 160,000 people being on the brink of starvation.

ByHeart Appoints Amy Schulman as Chair of the Board of Directors, Further Solidifying its Position as a Leader in the Infant Nutrition Category

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --Today, ByHeart, the next-generation baby nutrition company, announced the appointment of Amy Schulman, managing partner at Polaris partners, as Chair of the Board. A stalwart supporter of ByHeart since its inception, Schulman's designation signifies a pivotal moment for the company as it experiences momentous growth and solidifies its position as an industry leader.

Key Points: 
  • "Amy's insights and passion for health innovation and social impact align with ByHeart's mission," said ByHeart Co-Founder and CEO Ron Belldegrun.
  • "We chose Amy as the Chair because of her extensive track record in life sciences and infant nutrition.
  • "I have been a staunch supporter of ByHeart from its early days, and I am honored to now chair their board," said Schulman.
  • ByHeart remains dedicated to advancing infant nutrition through science, innovation and a commitment to excellence.

GLOBAL HUNGER FUNDING GAP HIT 65% FOR NEEDIEST COUNTRIES, ACCORDING TO NEW ANALYSIS FROM ACTION AGAINST HUNGER

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global hunger funding gap has hit 65% for countries with the most urgent needs, according to the Action Against Hunger 2024 Hunger Funding Gap report, which was released today to coincide with the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos. The new analysis of funding through the UN humanitarian system reveals that only 35% of appeals from countries dealing with crisis levels of hunger were satisfied in 2023, resulting in a hunger funding gap of 65%, up 23% from the prior year.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global hunger funding gap has hit 65% for countries with the most urgent needs, according to the Action Against Hunger 2024 Hunger Funding Gap report , which was released today to coincide with the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos.
  • The new analysis of funding through the UN humanitarian system reveals that only 35% of appeals from countries dealing with crisis levels of hunger were satisfied in 2023, resulting in a hunger funding gap of 65%, up 23% from the prior year .
  • The analysis is designed to spotlight the funding decisions that are made after donors are aware of the severity of the hunger crisis.
  • Those with the means to do so must prioritize funding for hunger programs and additional countries must step up to prevent looming humanitarian disasters."

Emergency Cash Support Reduces Hunger and Improves Wellbeing for Colombians and Regional Migrants, Major Study Reveals

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Participants in the ADN Dignidad project received cash transfers of approximately $100 USD per household each month for six months to help alleviate human suffering.

Key Points: 
  • Participants in the ADN Dignidad project received cash transfers of approximately $100 USD per household each month for six months to help alleviate human suffering.
  • By including migrants from Venezuela and Colombian returnees, it also was designed to reduce negative socioeconomic impacts caused by migration.
  • Colombia receives the largest number of migrants from Venezuela (2.48 million), in addition to migrants who had fled Colombia and returned home.
  • The evaluation was the largest humanitarian cash transfer impact assessment in the region to date.

Conflict in Sudan Is Sparking a Humanitarian Emergency: Last Month 54,000 People Poured into South Sudan, Straining Already-Fragile Support Systems

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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While some are Sudanese refugees, approximately 91% of the new arrivals are South Sudanese returnees, making them ineligible for international refugee programs.

Key Points: 
  • While some are Sudanese refugees, approximately 91% of the new arrivals are South Sudanese returnees, making them ineligible for international refugee programs.
  • Nonprofits like Action Against Hunger are helping the government screen and treat these returnees at transit stations designed for temporary stays.
  • The conflict also has stalled exports of South Sudanese oil through the port of Khartoum, weakening South Sudan's fragile economy and straining government coffers.
  • "Action Against Hunger is working to fill the gap, but it is incredibly difficult when humanitarian support is spread so thin."

783 MILLION PEOPLE FACE HUNGER GLOBALLY, NEW REPORT SHOWS

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Globally, as many as 783 million people—more than the population of the E.U. and U.S. combined—suffer from hunger, according to the State of the Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report released today by four United Nations (U.N.) agencies; the Food and Agriculture Organization; World Food Program; International Fund for Agricultural Development; and UNICEF, the U.N.'s Children's Fund.

Key Points: 
  • Compared to pre-pandemic levels, 122 million more people face hunger today.
  • While average global hunger rates fell slightly in 2022, there are sharp regional disparities, with hunger rising in Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean.
  • Across Africa, 11 million more people suffer from hunger now compared to the previous year.
  • According to Action Against Hunger's 2023 Hunger Funding Gap report, there is a shocking 53% gap in hunger funding for countries facing "crisis" levels of hunger or worse.

More than 85% of people Facing Hunger Crises Live in Conflict-Affected Countries

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conflict and violence threatens food security for 85% of 258 million people in 58 countries, according to a new Action Against Hunger report, released today. In "No Matter Who's Fighting, Hunger Always Wins," the global nonprofit organization analyzes evidence from a wide range of conflicts around the world to identify the specific and complex connections between conflict and hunger.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conflict and violence threatens food security for 85% of 258 million people in 58 countries, according to a new Action Against Hunger report, released today.
  • Despite this landmark action, there have been no prosecutions for starvation crimes and conflict-driven hunger has been on the rise.
  • "Conflict is the top driver of hunger around the world, yet both conflict and hunger are preventable," said Michelle Brown, Associate Director of Advocacy for Action Against Hunger.
  • Representatives from local civil society organizations, communities, and humanitarian agencies will share how conflict-driven hunger impacts civilians in the contexts where they live and work.

A Breakthrough in Detecting Childhood Malnutrition, Action Against Hunger’s SAM Photo App® Named Fast Company 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards Finalist

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Nearly 75% of children never receive the help they need, and delayed diagnosis of malnutrition is a significant barrier.

Key Points: 
  • Nearly 75% of children never receive the help they need, and delayed diagnosis of malnutrition is a significant barrier.
  • The winners will be featured in Fast Company’s Spring 2023 issue, on newsstands May 9, 2023.
  • “It’s thrilling to see the creativity and innovation that are so abundant among this year’s honorees,” says Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan.
  • SAM Photo App is a finalist in the Developing World Technology category, and previously earned Gold in the 2023 Anthem Awards .

IN ADVANCE OF WORLD WATER DAY, ACTION AGAINST HUNGER ANALYSIS FINDS A 70% FUNDING GAP FOR WATER PROGRAMS ACROSS 41 COUNTRIES

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new report from Action Against Hunger, fewer than 30% of appeals for humanitarian support for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) related programs were met in 2022, leaving an average funding gap of 70.3%. Released one day before World Water Day (March 22), the analysis looked at available data for 41 countries that used the UN humanitarian system to request humanitarian assistance for WASH programs in 2022, and highlights the connection between decreased water funding and growing hunger.

Key Points: 
  • Released one day before World Water Day (March 22), the analysis looked at available data for 41 countries that used the UN humanitarian system to request humanitarian assistance for WASH programs in 2022, and highlights the connection between decreased water funding and growing hunger.
  • "When people think about hunger, water is not always part of that conversation," said Jean Lapegue, Senior WASH Advisor, Action Against Hunger.
  • When looking at funding for countries dealing with crisis levels of hunger (or worse), Action Against Hunger found a 53% gap in funding for hunger programs, a 62% gap in WASH funding, and a 55% gap in health funding.
  • The analysis considered both the overall funding levels of WASH programs in 2022 as well as funding for countries that experienced "crisis" levels of hunger in 2021.

THE WORLD FACES A 53% SHORTFALL IN FUNDS FOR HUNGER PROGRAMS, FINDS 2023 HUNGER FUNDING GAP REPORT

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Only 47% of hunger funding needs through the UN humanitarian system are met, leaving a hunger funding gap of 53%, according to the Action Against Hunger 2023 Hunger Funding Gap Report. Released today, the analysis also found that countries experiencing the worst hunger crises received less hunger funding (by the percentage of appeals filled) than countries with lower rates of hunger.

Key Points: 
  • While Famine Looms, War in Ukraine Reduced the Percentage of Fully-Funded Hunger Programs in 2022, According to Action Against Hunger
    NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Only 47% of hunger funding needs through the UN humanitarian system are met, leaving a hunger funding gap of 53%, according to the Action Against Hunger 2023 Hunger Funding Gap Report .
  • Released today, the analysis also found that countries experiencing the worst hunger crises received less hunger funding (by the percentage of appeals filled) than countries with lower rates of hunger.
  • The Action Against Hunger 2023 Hunger Funding Gap report was issued shortly before the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, which increased the cost of food, fertilizer, and energy.
  • "Hunger is a complex issue and funding is just part of what it will take to end hunger in our lifetimes.