For farmers in Zambia, connecting to local markets can save livelihoods and lives. 66-year-old Sitwala was facing hard times --- and a deadly drought --- when he decided to participate in Action Against Hunger’s new climate-resilient initiative.
“We were introduced to black-eyed pea seeds, which are drought resistant and can withstand dry periods. We were trained in the best way to plant and grow them,” said Sitwala. “The cowpeas are growing really well. Yet the biggest challenge we will face going forward is selling them.”
Learn about how our teams connected Sitwala with local buyers and helped him boost his business for years: https://bit.ly/3MzxFhK
Meet Abel, a Communications Officer in Kenya. Abel travels to remote parts of the country to gather stories of the people we work with.
Action Against Hunger works with our partners in Kenya to provide clean water and sanitation, treat malnutrition, support farmers with climate change, and combat hunger by helping mothers start gardens and learn about health and nutrition.
"My favorite part of the job is getting to visit new places, meet new people, learn new cultures, and help others," Abel says.
Learn more about our work: https://bit.ly/4cyCkLv
To our 8,900+ staff around the world, who reached 21 million people in 59 countries last year: Thank You. ❤️🙏
When a crisis hits, humanitarians are there to help. From Sudan to Afghanistan to Gaza, aid workers are on the front lines of natural disasters and man-made emergencies providing lifesaving support to communities in desperate need.
Before and long after a disaster strikes, humanitarians work hard each and every day alongside communities to help people improve access to food, clean water, and opportunities to make a better life.
Ready to see more? Throughout the week, our teams from around the world are sharing what a typical day is like (spoiler alert, no day is typical) and what inspires them in the job.
Mrs. Makina, a 64-year-old matriarch in Zambia, fears for her future as drought overtakes her community: “People will start collapsing of hunger,” she says.
She’s facing the climate crisis head-on with the help of Action Against Hunger Zambia and the hidden wonders of black-eyed-peas.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3SBAQcj
How We are Helping in the Philippines
“We cannot end hunger if we do not educate people, if we do not empower people.”
Action Against Hunger partners with communities in the #Philippines to: diversify their livelihoods, improve their health and #nutrition, support people who have been displaced by climate shocks and conflicts, build #resiliency to disaster and increase access to clean water, safe sanitation, and good hygiene.
Action Against Hunger Philippines
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ej2m7u
In Zambia, 72-year-old Clare and her three sisters are facing serious drought. They live in the Senanga District, where 78% of the population live below the poverty line, or on less than $2 per day. Women bear the brunt of this crisis.
Clare is one of 1,280 other farmers who enrolled in Action Against Hunger’s black-eyed pea (cowpea) project. They are planting drought-resistant crops in an effort to fight both climate change and gender inequality.
Read more about Clare’s story: https://bit.ly/3xa05L9
There’s No Place Safe Left in Gaza
Bombs continue to fall in the “safe zones” of Gaza.
The attacks on Rafah, like the one on Sunday where at least 50 people died, must stop. Now.
We must do everything we can to improve access to humanitarian aid for the most vulnerable people in Gaza. For that to happen, attacks in humanitarian areas where more than 800,00 have been taking shelter since early May have to end. Children are starving, wounded and traumatized.
We’re calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire now to increase the amount of humanitarian aid entering Gaza and to save lives. We’re also calling for the release of all hostages.
https://bit.ly/4dZFHNc
For billions of people, a lack of sanitation and drinking water isn't just an issue on #WorldWaterDay, but every day. #Climatechange has accelerated the crisis, with droughts and floods making access to safe water even more scarce. See what we are doing: https://bit.ly/48UEUK1
Cowpeas are a traditional crop in Zambia and grown in some farms across the Western Province. Due to its climate-resilient properties, Action Against Hunger is working with farmers to cultivate the crop on a larger scale.
“The climate crisis is upon us. The question is, how are we going to adapt? The power of science is key," say our CEO, Dr. Charles Owubah.
See why this project is working: https://bit.ly/3Pm2Ajp
In communities like this one in Kenya and around the world, Action Against Hunger supports women with the tools to change their lives. We help women start businesses, learn how to save their money, and teach them about health and nutrition.
These women inspire us and we hope they inspire you, too.
#IWD2024 #empoweringwomen
4X Match: Help Us Reach Our Year End Goal!
We are less than 48 hours away from our year-end deadline – but we still haven’t reached our urgent funding goal. With the clock ticking, we just made the decision to unlock an UNPRECEDENTED 4X match to get us back on track.
Three reasons why your 4X-matched gift today is so important:
1. Hunger is rising in the world’s most vulnerable communities, from Gaza to Somalia to Ukraine.
2. More than two million children die each year from hunger, even though it's entirely preventable and highly treatable.
3. We have the knowledge and tools to end hunger. But our fight is drastically underfunded. Your donation helps us make up the funding gap and reach more people in need.
Your gift will go further today than any other time of the year. Please, will you rush a tax-deductible donation immediately to help end hunger?
www.actionagainsthunger.org
All Donations through 12/31 TRIPLE MATCHED!
Exciting news! A generous group of donors is TRIPLE matching all donations before 12/31 to help us reach our urgent funding goal. This is an incredible opportunity to make three times the lifesaving impact.
A single gift can save a life, strengthen a community, or give renewed hope to a family facing hunger. Please consider making a donation now to help us end hunger and save lives around the world: https://www.actionagainsthunger.org/
Happy Holidays!
From all of us at Action Against Hunger, thank you for your support this past year – we wish you a happy, warm, and healthy holiday season.
Warmest wishes for this holiday season from all of us at Action Against Hunger! Hear from our CEO, Dr. Charles Owubah, on all we've accomplished together this year.
Make a Life-Changing Gift
Hunger is relentless. But so are people like Sabuda and Mosel. So is our team of more than 8,900 dedicated aid workers. And so are supporters like you.
From cost-effective treatments to sustainable investments in communities, we have all the tools and knowledge we need to end hunger in our lifetimes. All we need now are the financial resources to make this goal a reality.
Please consider supporting our lifesaving work by making a double-matched, tax-deductible donation today. Every dollar truly makes a difference: https://www.actionagainsthunger.org/take-action/make-a-gift/
Last Minute Gift Idea: Action Against Hunger's Gift Catalog!
Searching for last-minute holiday gifts? Check out our Gift Catalog and give a gift that makes a difference for families around the world: https://gifts.actionagainsthunger.org
Simply choose the gift (or gifts!) that resonates with you and deliver an e-card instantly to a loved one. Together, you will be helping to save lives and end hunger, all the while sharing the spirit of the giving season.
At COP28, our message is loud and clear: the climate crisis is a hunger crisis. We can't stand by as the planet grows hotter and food becomes less and less available. We must act for climate justice.
