Aktion gegen den Hunger

Aktion gegen den Hunger is the German section of the international humanitarian aid organization Action Contre la Faim (ACF International). Founded in 1979 in France in response to the crisis in Afghanistan, the organization has developed into one of the leading forces in the fight against hunger and malnutrition.

• Nutrition: Aktion gegen den Hunger fights against malnutrition and undernutrition by providing food aid in crisis situations, treating malnourished children, and implementing long-term prevention programs[1][2][5].
• Water and Hygiene: The organization creates access to safe drinking water by building wells and installing hand pumps, as well as promoting hygiene and installing sanitation facilities[1][2][5].
• Emergency Aid: In humanitarian and natural disasters, Aktion gegen den Hunger sends emergency response teams to provide temporary shelters, clean water, food, and hygiene products[1][2][5].
• Livelihoods: The organization works on food security and building sustainable livelihoods to prevent future famines[1][2][3].

The main mission of Aktion gegen den Hunger is to fight against hunger and malnutrition to create a world without hunger. The organization advocates for people in need around the world and pursues values such as solidarity, human rights, and sustainable development. It works to ensure that people can live self-determined and responsibly, without material need or oppression[2][3][4].

Aktion gegen den Hunger has several sustainability goals and initiatives:

• Political Advocacy: The organization advocates for political decisions that support the fight against hunger and works to change power structures[3].
• Campaign Work: Through campaigns and public relations, the organization aims to combat the causes and effects of hunger and raise awareness of these issues[3].
• Human Rights Film Festival: Aktion gegen den Hunger has established the Human Rights Film Festival Berlin, which takes place annually in collaboration with civil society organizations[3].

Aktion gegen den Hunger is active in around 56 countries and regions and supports over 21 million people worldwide. The organization is supported by over 600,000 donors, companies, international institutions such as the European Union, and various UN organizations[2][3][4].

With its global network and approximately 8,900 employees, Aktion gegen den Hunger provides emergency aid and supports people in building sustainable livelihoods to combat hunger and related issues in the long term.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aktion_gegen_den_Hunger
• 2 - https://www.aktiongegendenhunger.de/wer-wir-sind
• 3 - https://eineweltstadt.berlin/mitglieder/aktion-gegen-den-hunger-ggmbh/
• 4 - https://goodjobs.eu/company/aktion-gegen-den-hunger
• 5 - https://www.aktiongegendenhunger.de