ACF International Network
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Action Against Hunger has developed its water and sanitation expertise over nearly three decades of field work, advancing a number of solutions for populations at risk from water insecurity.
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Central to the targeting of malnutrition, Action Against Hunger extends water and sanitation improvements to communities with little or no access to proper sources.
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Action Against Hunger's programs are sustainable because of our commitment to community participation—to build local capacity and harnesses a population's energy and resources.
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Though strategies may vary, our food security interventions all share a common goal: to fight hunger by preserving and strengthening livelihoods in a sustainable and contextual manner.
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Action Against Hunger’s innovative food security programs offer a broad range of solutions for generating income, boosting food production, and strengthening livelihoods.
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Our comprehensive approach to hunger involves extending water and sanitation services to communities faced with water scarcity, unsafe drinking water, and inadequate sanitation.
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Action Against Hunger occupies a unique place among international organizations: our expertise encompasses emergency relief, longer-term development, and the terrain in between.
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We have developed an effective method to treat acute malnutrition that includes field-tested protocols and nutritional products backed by an international scientific advisory committee.
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Action Against Hunger helps rehabilitate and restock public health infrastructure, fields mobile health clinics, and trains local medical personnel on preventative and diagnostic care.
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Our comprehensive programs address the linkages between disease and malnutrition by coordinating with local expertise and strengthening existing public health systems.
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Where We Work

Events

Action Against Hunger reaches the most vulnerable and neglected populations through programs in nutrition, water, sanitation, food security, and basic health care. What makes them unique is that they don't just address emergency needs and save lives but also help people regain their autonomy.
Susan Sarandon,
Academy award winning actress and activist

Upcoming Events

Race Against Hunger 2008

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Start Date: 
Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 12:00pm
End Date: 
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 - 12:00pm
Location: 
Chicago, IL

The Race Against Hunger partners with schools to provide children ages 11 to 14 with both an educational experience about the causes and treatment of global hunger and an opportunity to join together to make an impact in the fight against hunger.

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Restaurants Against Hunger Campaign

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Start Date: 
Sunday, March 9, 2008 - 7:00pm
End Date: 
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 5:00pm
Location: 
New York City
Restaurant, Food, and Beverage Leaders Join the Fight Against Global Hunger

The Restaurants Against Hunger—a week long campaign—culminates in a June 24th, 2008 Party featuring not-to-be-missed tastings and culinary delights from the kitchens and cellars of our Restaurants Against Hunger partners, a silent auction of foodie “must-haves,” live music, the culinary gliteratti, and much more!

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Past Events

Restaurants Against Hunger Launch

Start Date: 
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 7:00pm
End Date: 
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 9:00pm
Location: 
Soho, NY

The official Campaign launch took place at the Longchamp Soho Store, on April 8th, 2008. It was an exclusive and intimate presentation featuring 150 of New York’s Restaurant, Food, and Beverage Industry Leaders.

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International Restaurant and Food Service Show

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Start Date: 
Sunday, March 9, 2008 - 10:00am
End Date: 
Monday, March 10, 2008 - 3:00pm
Location: 
New York City

Awareness Campaign at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

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Second Life Fundraiser

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Start Date: 
Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 12:00pm
End Date: 
Wednesday, December 26, 2007 - 12:00pm

Check out a Second Life fundraiser - take a photo with Santa and raise money for Action Against Hunger.

Briefing: The Justice of Eating

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Start Date: 
Wednesday, December 5, 2007 - 5:30pm
End Date: 
Wednesday, December 5, 2007 - 7:30pm
Location: 
Action Against Hunger - 247 W 37th St, 10th Floor, New York, NY

A presentation and discussion of The Justice of Eating: The Struggle for Food and Dignity in Recent Humanitarian Crises, Action Against Hunger's latest publication.

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World Food Day Gala 2007

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Start Date: 
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 - 6:30pm
End Date: 
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 - 11:30pm
Location: 
Capitale, New York, NY

Action Against Hunger is excited to announce its Eighth Annual Benefit Gala, to be held on November 7, 2007 at Capitale. The 2007 Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Award will be given to Academy nominated filmmaker Terry George.

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World Food Day Gala 2006

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Start Date: 
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 7:00pm
End Date: 
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 11:00pm
Location: 
La Capitale, New York City

Action Against Hunger's annual fundraising gala in honor of World Food Day collected more than $1 million for the first time ever.

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World Food Day Gala 2005

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Start Date: 
Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 7:00pm
End Date: 
Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 11:00pm
Location: 
Metropolitan Club, New York City

The humanitarian aid organization Action Against Hunger (ACF) held its annual World Food Day Gala in New York City—this year on November 11th—and raised more than $500,000 for its life-saving

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