Mahmoud and his family fled their village in southern Lebanon and found refuge at Montana Collective Shelter, now home to nearly 100 displaced families. Amid loss and uncertainty, his resilience and Action Against Hunger’s support bring hope for survival and dignity.
Families returning to the Central African Republic face urgent challenges. Along the border with Cameroon, Action Against Hunger helps restore access to water, food, and livelihoods—building resilience and hope for the future.
At the UN 2026 Water Conference Prep Meeting, Action Against Hunger and partners launched a global Call to Action to prioritize lifesaving WASH in crisis zones. With 175M in need, they urge urgent funding, protection, and political will.
Life in Tawakal has always been defined by the struggle for water. Owliya Ibrahim Riinow, a mother of five, experienced this hardship firsthand. Owliya would walk a half mile to the nearest semi-saline well—an unsafe journey—only to return with contaminated water, and too little of it.
