Action contre la faim
Action Contre la Faim is a French association created in 1979 by French doctors, scientists and writers to fight against malnutrition in the world.
At the beginning the organization provided assistance to Afghanistan refugees, Ugadan and Combodian communities in the 80’. It started to expend its actions in Africa, in the Middle East, in Southeast Asia, and in the Balkans.
Action Contre la Faim saves lives while building long-term strategies for self-sufficiency, here are examples of their actions:
- Lives saved in 45 country
- More than 13.5 million of people saved in 2014
- More than 35 years of expertise in contexts of conflict, disasters and food crises
Their global efforts save hundreds of thousands of lives each year, but millions of malnourished children remain in need of lifesaving treatment.
Deadly malnutrition claims the lives of 1 million children each year, even though it’s:
- PREDICTABLE: We know where and when to expect acute malnutrition
- PREVENTABLE: We know how to help children stay healthy
- TREATABLE: Therapeutic ready-to-use foods can help save millions
- AFFORDABLE: Just $45 can provide a child with lifesaving treatment
Action Contre la Faim is an organization fighting against hunger but not only, it can also step in:
Emergency Response
Food Security & Livelihoods
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Nutrition and Health
