Hunger is both a cause and consequence of conflict. More than 85% of people experiencing hunger crises live in conflict-affected countries, many of which are caused by disputes over food, water, or the resources needed to produce them. Conflict disrupts harvests, hampers the delivery of humanitarian aid, and forces families to flee their homes.
While peace is the ultimate solution, it’s vital to protect the lives, health, and wellbeing of families affected by conflicts and crises. That’s why we work to save lives and prevent hunger in the most challenging and complex conflict zones around the world, including Yemen, Syria, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Nigeria.
To create a world without hunger, for everyone, for good, we must address conflict.
People Forcibly Displaced in 2023
Of the World's Poorest People Will Live in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Areas by 2030
Action Against Hunger plays a lead role in condemning hunger as a weapon of war.
We work with refugees and displaced families to provide shelter, food, water and other support.
From Ukraine to South Sudan, we provide mental health support for people who have fled from conflict.
Nyalat and her children fled conflict in South Sudan and found safety – and Action Against Hunger – in Ethiopia. She is now working to rebuild her life.
Hunger is predictable, preventable, and treatable. But to end hunger, we must first understand and navigate challenging issues that perpetuate the global hunger crisis.
