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Kenya: Innovative Cash Transfers Restore Hope, Dignity

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:29:01 GMT

There is no “one size fits all” strategy for helping families and communities rebuild after a devastating crisis. Action Against Hunger’s Food Security & Livelihoods Programs uphold this principle when working to restore self-sufficiency by respecting a community’s economic and cultural character. Each community has its own unique assets, and it’s our job to work with local leaders to identify these assets and integrate them into a project’s overall design. While this painstaking commitment to community participation is essential, contexts are different, requiring new models and novel approaches.

Feeding Hunger & Insecurity: New Publication Offers Blueprint for Grappling with Global Food Crisis

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:27:17 GMT

Action Against Hunger's latest publication, Feeding Hunger & Insecurity: Field Analysis of Volatile Global Commodity Food Prices, Food Security, & Childhood Malnutrition, offers an assessment of the global food crisis and its impact on vulnerable communities.

Promising Initiative Pilots Prevention in Kenya

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:26:01 GMT

This February, thanks in part to generous grants from the Richard & Rhoda Goldman Fund and the Starr International Foundation, Action Against Hunger launched a new initiative to prevent severe acute malnutrition in the Mandera District of northeastern Kenya. This remote, arid region struggles with a seasonal and often devastating “hunger gap” that begins in May and causes malnutrition rates to spike well beyond crisis levels. As a result, the lives of thousands of young children are jeopardized every year. And this remains true even for those children whose diet may provide sufficient caloric intake but fails to supply the essential nutrients necessary for growth and healthy development.

Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene: Life-Sustaining Services

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:24:48 GMT

It’s a bitter irony that the torrential rains of a tropical cyclone can leave millions of people without a drop of clean water. When Cyclone Nargis ravaged coastal Myanmar—claiming over 80,000 lives—survivors found that their wells and rice paddies were badly contaminated by brackish floodwaters. Safe drinking water was difficult to obtain; agriculture was nearly impossible.

Gatorade Goes the Distance in the Fight Against Hunger

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:23:26 GMT

From the weekend warriors of local rugby leagues to the daily jogger training for her first marathon and the next undiscovered Golden Gloves champ, people of all stripes can now put their athletic prowess to work in the fight against acute hunger and malnutrition. Action Against Hunger and Gatorade are seeking athletes and aspiring athletes alike who are fired up and ready to use their competitive edge for a great cause.

Political Violence in Kenya: Glenn Hughson on Field Work and the Importance of Good Coffee

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:22:01 GMT

Kenya held elections on December 27th, 2007 and the skewed results led to accusations of ballot fixing. The aftermath of the results led to ethnic violence between a number of different communities that had supported the leading parties. Homes and businesses were burned and looted, water points poisoned, families separated, women were raped, and over 1,200 people were killed. All in all there were approximately 250,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) in Kenya this past year, many of whom were pushed from the rural areas towards the main urban centers of Nakuru and Molo.

Action Against Hunger to Honor Humanitarians

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:13:03 GMT

NEW YORK, NY—In recognition of their extraordinary efforts on behalf of distressed communities around the world, Proctor & Gamble and Wall Street Journal reporters Roger Thurow and Scott Kilman will receive the annual Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Award on November 18th. For the first time, Action Against Hunger | ACF International will honor a corporation for its philanthropic commitments in addition to awarding the prize to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the humanitarian field.

Flooding in Burkina Faso Leaves Tens of Thousands Homeless

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:46:16 GMT

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso—International humanitarian organization Action Against Hunger | ACF International has mounted an emergency response after the heaviest rainfall in almost a century destroyed major parts of Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. The flooding has affected more than 150,000 people, a third of whom have sought refuge in dozens of temporary shelters throughout the city.

Online Community A-Twitter for Action Against Hunger

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:43:51 GMT

Even at a time when social networking sites are starting up and attracting users at an unprecedented rate, the emergence of Twitter stands alone as a web phenomenon. Almost overnight, Twitter went from unknown to indispensible for millions of users with something to say.

Enough: Why the Poorest Starve in an Age of Plenty

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:42:03 GMT

Enough, a new book by Wall Street Journal reporters Roger Thurow and Scott Kilman, vividly explains how neglect and bad policies have kept more than a billion of the world’s poorest people hungry and calls readers to action in the eradication of this deadly scourge. Thurow and Kilman’s previous reporting on famines in Africa was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. In recognition of their exceptional commitment to the issue of hunger, Action Against Hunger will honor Thurow and Kilman with its Humanitarian Award, to be presented at the Annual Gala on November 18, 2009.

Severe Drought Causes Acute Malnutrition Spike in Eastern Mali

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:19:51 GMT

Gao, Eastern Mali—International humanitarian organization Action Against Hunger | ACF International has issued an appeal for urgent action to counter the alarming rates of acute malnutrition in Gao, an eastern region of Mali. Surveys carried out in the area reveal that 16% of children under five—more than 1,600 in total—have moderate or severe acute malnutrition, a proportion that exceeds the World Health Organization’s emergency threshold of 15%. Children with severe acute malnutrition face imminent starvation.

Nutrition Emergency Declared in Central African Republic

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:18:58 GMT

New York, NY—The number of children suffering from acute malnutrition in the southern Berbérati region of the Central African Republic (CAR) far exceeds the United Nations’ emergency threshold for severe acute malnutrition, according to a study carried out by Action Against Hunger (ACF). The international humanitarian organization responded last week by launching an emergency program in Berbérati to treat the 1,100 children diagnosed with life-threatening severe acute malnutrition and contain the crisis.

World Humanitarian Day Calls Attention to Aid Workers in Conflict Areas

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:17:57 GMT

New York, NY—Global humanitarian organization Action Against Hunger recognizes the first World Humanitarian Day today, designated by the United Nations to focus attention on aid workers providing relief in areas marred by violence. Humanitarian staff working in conflict zones have come under increased attack by armed groups in recent years, with grave implications for their personal safety and for the well-being of the millions of people around the world who rely on them for survival. The United Nations dedicates this day to the memory of all aid workers who have lost their lives while providing assistance to others.

Thousands Displaced by Georgia-Russia War Still Lack Basic Services

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:17:02 GMT

New York, NY—One year after the Russia-Georgia conflict over South Ossetia, nearly 30,000 people displaced during the fighting still lack sufficient access to potable water and adequate sanitation, according to the results of a joint study carried out by Action Against Hunger (ACF), UNICEF, and the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Continued unrest in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, roadblocks, the looting and burning of villages, and the destruction of crops and livelihoods have prevented the displaced from returning home.

Marathon Runner Reflects on His Fundraising Experience

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:36:32 GMT

Tad Frye talks about running the Cleveland Marathon and raising money through Athletes Against Hunger

On the Front Lines of Malnutrition

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:32:49 GMT

An interview with the man in charge of ACF's Stabilization Center in Karamoja, Uganda

ACF Renews Demand for International Inquiry into Muttur Massacre

the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:10:00 GMT

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA—The global humanitarian organization Action Against Hunger | Action Contre la Faim (ACF) reiterates its call for an independent, international inquiry into the executions of its 17 employees in Muttur, Sri Lanka nearly three years ago. The humanitarian organization urges the European Union to set up an international investigation in the wake of a national-level commission’s failure to identify those responsible for the assassinations of August 4, 2006. Since the Presidential Commission of Inquiry’s highly politicized and secretive proceedings—the last of three judicial procedures—failed to reveal the perpetrators of these crimes, a full investigation by an international body is necessary to bring the guilty parties to justice.

Action Against Hunger Calls for Immediate Opening of Gaza’s Borders

derek_6146@msn.com (Hill Derek) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:45:38 GMT

The UN Humanitarian Coordinator, representing UN aid agencies in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), and the Association of International Development Agencies (AIDA), represented by 25 NGOs, demand full and unfettered access into and out of Gaza, in particular to restore the Gazan educational system.

Turning Wine Into Water

derek_6146@msn.com (Hill Derek) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:46:04 GMT

London, England — Culinary luminaries Heston Blumenthal, Angela Hartnett, Fergus Henderson and Herbert Berger are combining their formidable forces this October to host the celebrated Action Against Hunger Fine Wine Auction and Dinner 2009.

Humanitarian Organization Asks Al Gore to Produce “Shocking” Film

derek_6146@msn.com (Hill Derek) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:43:41 GMT

New York, NY — Action Against Hunger announces the U.S. launch of an international grassroots initiative calling on Al Gore to make his next film about global hunger—a crisis that kills one child every six seconds. The No Hunger initiative, which began in Madrid, has gathered more than 64,000 signatures for a petition that will be presented to the former Vice President and Nobel Laureate this December at the climate change conference in Copenhagen. Action Against Hunger’s No Hunger initiative represents the initial phase of a broader international effort to end childhood deaths from acute malnutrition.

Action Against Hunger Mourns Loss of Author & Humanitarian Frank McCourt

derek_6146@msn.com (Hill Derek) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:41:55 GMT

New York, NY — Action Against Hunger mourns the passing of Pulitzer Prize-winning author, humanitarian, and friend Frank McCourt, who died in New York City on Sunday. McCourt, 78, turned his impoverished childhood in Limerick, Ireland into the extraordinarily popular memoir Angela’s Ashes, which vividly depicts his family’s daily struggle for food and the loss of three young siblings to malnutrition.

Action Against Hunger Joins Sustainability Village at Gathering of the Vibes

derek_6146@msn.com (Hill Derek) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 13:23:40 GMT

For thirteen years, Gathering of the Vibes (GOTV) has brought together activists from different generations for a weekend of music, global awareness and camping. This year, Action Against Hunger has been invited to represent the international humanitarian community at the festival’s Sustainability Village.

Breaking the Cycle of Hunger

derek_6146@msn.com (Hill Derek) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 13:20:20 GMT

Lomuria is a 16 month-old girl from Karamoja, Uganda. Her parents, Mogole Maria and Lotonkul John, used to tend cattle, which provided the family with a steady source of milk, meat, and income.

G8 Summit Neglects Global Crisis of Child Malnutrition

derek_6146@msn.com (Hill Derek) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:07:26 GMT

Action Against Hunger applauds the G8’s commitments on global hunger but urges immediate action on deadly malnutrition

Nutritional Crisis Now Acute: Malnutrition Spikes in Northern Kenya

derek_6146@msn.com (Hill Derek) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:31:32 GMT

Mandera District, Northern Kenya — International humanitarian organizations Action Against Hunger / Action Contre la Faim (ACF), Islamic Relief (IR), and Save the Children (SC-UK) have issued a joint appeal for urgent action to contain and reverse the alarming rates of acute malnutrition uncovered in Kenya’s northeastern province. Independent annual surveys carried out in the greater Mandera District (January-March 2009) document rates of global acute malnutrition at 30% on average—twice the World Health Organization’s emergency threshold of 15%—while 5% of the region’s children are faced with severe acute malnutrition, a clear indication of a serious nutritional crisis.

World’s Hungry Exceeds One Billion

derek_6146@msn.com (Hill Derek) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:24:08 GMT

The number of hungry people in the world has passed the one billion mark for the first time ever, according to the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization. This means that one in six people go to bed desperately hungry every night.

Military says fighter planes bomb Tamil rebel positions in northern Sri Lanka

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:42:23 GMT

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - Sri Lanka's air force pounded rebel positions in the north Monday, near territory that the rebels claimed to have retaken from the military in fierce weekend fighting, the military said.

Darfur Advocacy Group Undergoes a Shake-Up

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:34:51 GMT

Women displaced from their homes lined up one morning in February to get water from a pump in the Hamadiya camp at Zalingei in West Darfur.

Sporadic clashes in Sri Lanka after heavy fighting

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:25:43 GMT

COLOMBO, June 4, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lankan government troops and Tamil Tiger rebels were engaged in sporadic clashes in the north of the island Monday, the day after fierce battles left scores of fighters dead, official sources said.

Sri Lanka Human Rights Panel Is Criticized

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:19:57 GMT

NEW DELHI, June 10 — An international panel appointed by the government of Sri Lanka has issued a stark indictment of a presidential commission impaneled to investigate serious human rights violations, saying that its activities so far “do not satisfy international norms and standards.”

Sri Lanka warned probe may fail

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:13:29 GMT

A panel set up to monitor a Sri Lankan probe into human rights abuses has warned the process will end in failure unless changes are made.

Food Security & Livelihoods

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:50:00 GMT

At Action Against Hunger, our food security programming forms a continuum with the work we do in nutrition.

PRISM Takes To The Open Road To End Malnutrition

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:59:05 GMT

Trade association organizes cross-country motorcycle ride

Action Against Hunger Expelled from Darfur along with Nine Other Aid Groups

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:54:36 GMT

Expulsions eliminate 60-80% of aid for the displaced in Darfur, millions threatened

Cornell University Students Partner with ACF to Fight Global Hunger

vlemeri@gmail.com (User Assistant 1) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:53:58 GMT

Big Red Relief is a student organization at Cornell University devoted to promoting communal action for the good of mankind.

They Kill Journalists, Don't They?

vlemeri@gmail.com (User Assistant 1) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:48:11 GMT

NAIROBI, Kenya—Somalia has the sad distinction of being the quintessential failed state. It is also one of the most underreported disasters in the world.

Hunger Activists Want Al Gore to Make Another Movie

vlemeri@gmail.com (User Assistant 1) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:40:21 GMT

From a distance, it looks like an ordinary movie poster. Pasted to a bus shelter wall along Madrid's central Calle Segovia, it depicts a thin child looking upward toward credits printed in that look-at-me font that film-publicity posters seemingly always use.

Weighed down by disasters

vlemeri@gmail.com (User Assistant 1) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:34:03 GMT

A modest success for the United Nations is threatened by nature and lassitude

In Congo, a Little Fighting Brings a Lot of Fear

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:52:05 GMT

When Congo shakes, Africa trembles.

How we lost 4 million pounds while feeding the hungry

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:39:21 GMT

"For every pound lost by Weight Watchers between Sept. 7th and Oct. 18, the equivalent of one pound of food will be donated to Share Our Strength or Action Against Hunger. - David Kirchhoff - CEO, Weight Watchers International

Assessments Ongoing, Instability Reigns in Eastern D.R. Congo

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:29:44 GMT

ACF Carries Out Rapid Assessments Among Thousands Displaced in North Kivu

Anderson Cooper Chosen for Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Award

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:16:19 GMT

The Award-Winning CNN Anchor to Receive Award for Coverage of Humanitarian Issues

Americans Increasingly Worried About Hunger

rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:49:18 GMT

NEW YORK, Oct 9 (OneWorld) - People with low income in the United States are feeling increasingly insecure about their ability to buy food, according to a new study released by an independent research group.