A humanitarian and development organization at the forefront of the fight against hunger.
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Africa boasts the world’s youngest population yet also faces the highest hunger rates. In many African countries, 9 out of 10 children don't receive the minimum acceptable diet. @acfusa works in underserved communities to change this narrative. #InternationalDayOfTheAfricanChild
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Action Against Hunger Horn & Eastern Africa Region retweeted
11 Jun 2025
Panyadoli HC IV in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement went paperless today! Supported by @GermanyDiplo, the Electronic Medical Records system is live. Patients will no longer carry paper records, and providers will access info easily for better, coordinated care. #EMR
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Action Against Hunger Horn & Eastern Africa Region retweeted
13 Jun 2025
Small plots. Big yields 🧑🌾🥬
@FAO, in partnership with @ACFinUganda, is promoting the Optimized Land Use Model (OLUM) approach in #Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement.
Method encourages the optimal use of limited land, to grow nutritious #foods like #vegetables to enrich diets.
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Today is #WorldMenstrualHygieneDay. In many rural communities, women & girls face unique challenges of dignity, privacy, WASH access, and safety during menstruation. We are calling on all actors to prioritize investment in menstrual health and hygiene. #PeriodFriendlyWorld
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This #MothersDay, we recognize the extraordinary resilience of mothers in underserved communities around the region. In the face of hunger, conflict & crisis, they continue to fight for a better future for their children. We support & celebrate their strength today and everyday.
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Investing in nutrition education in schools creates lasting change. In Northern #Uganda, @ACFinUganda with support from @GAC_Corporate has established Health & Nutrition clubs in schools across Karamoja.
Learn more: lnkd.in/guCnYjt7
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Action Against Hunger Horn & Eastern Africa Region retweeted
15 Apr 2025
📍Zanka Secondary School
Action Against Hunger conducted a menstrual health education session with students at Zanka Secondary School.
The session included the distribution of sanitary pads and an open dialogue on menstrual hygiene management.
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In the lead up to #WorldNutritionDay, we're highlighting the inspiring work of three frontline heroes in northern Kenya: Veronica, Emily, and Winnie, who are making a tangible difference in the fight against malnutrition. Read their inspiring story here: actionagainsthunger.org/stor…
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The @CaafimaadP Consortium in #Somalia is pioneering a digital transformation that promises to reshape how lifesaving services mainly health and nutrition are delivered to some of the most underserved communities in #Somalia Read detailed info: lnkd.in/dPwzgGQ5
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"Investing in nutrition is not just a matter of health, but a fundamental pillar for human capital development." - Powerful words from @PeterEceru , Advocacy Coordinator at @ACFinUganda in his recent opinion piece in the @DailyMonitor. lnkd.in/dXMsmBXw
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Imagine a food that can bring a severely malnourished child back to health. That's the magic of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF). For years, we have provided this lifeline to children facing malnutrition. Discover the science behind this magical food. actionagainsthunger.org/stor…
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In #Karamoja #Uganda, we are working with communities to improve and sustain nutrition outcomes for the most vulnerable groups through a multisectoral approach under the #GENTU Project funded by @GAC_Corporate and implemented by @acfcanada Learn more : youtube.com/watch?v=bF0qhg8O…
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11 Apr 2025
@ACFsomaliaCD, with funding from @EU_in_Somalia, is equipping Displacement-Affected Communities in #Jowhar with tools, skills & farm inputs—fostering social cohesion & climate resilience. As planting begins, it's a step toward durable solutions & food security. #Somalia
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As we mark #WorldHealthDay2025 , we shine a spotlight on the incredible dedication of Community Health Workers and volunteers – the unsung heroes on the frontlines of the fight against malnutrition worldwide.
Learn More: lnkd.in/dmfZ6M3Y
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As part of an intervention to improve water access, and in turn improve nutrition outcomes in Northern Kenya, @ACFinKenya through support from @UBS has drilled a deep-water borehole for a community repeatedly affected by drought. Here is the video story: youtube.com/watch?v=87lhAbu8…
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In #Somalia, where vaccine coverage is critically low, mothers like Aisho are beacons of hope. Facing immense challenges, she persevered to ensure her children were vaccinated. Here is her story of determination. lnkd.in/d3ugu4Vc
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Did you know that 1 in 11 people globally face severe food insecurity? Action Against Hunger is addressing this by developing early warning systems to predict hunger and malnutrition before it escalates.
Learn more about our work.
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In #Somalia, where vaccine coverage is critically low, mothers like Aisho are beacons of hope. Facing immense challenges, she was determined to ensure her children were vaccinated. @ACFsomaliaCD linkedin.com/pulse/mothers-m…?
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As part of an intervention to improve water access in Northern #Kenya, @ACFinKenya through support from @UBS has drilled a deep-water borehole for a community repeatedly affected by drought. #WorldWaterDay #WorldWaterDay2025. youtu.be/87lhAbu8m1M
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With support from partners, @ACFsomaliaCD has been rehabilitating wells and boreholes in various parts of the country to ensure improved access to safe water for both human and livestock. #WorldWaterDay #WorldWaterDay2025. linkedin.com/pulse/well-hope…
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