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There are many people in the united states and the world. "The two types of acute malnutrition are wasting (also called marasmus) or nutritional edema, (also called kwashiorkor). Wasting is characterised by rapid weight loss and in its severe form can lead to death. Nutritional edema is caused by insufficient protein in the diet" (http://www.worldhunger.org/2015-world-hunger-and-poverty-facts-and-statistics/)
"Stunting is a slow, cumulative process and is caused by insufficient intake of some nutrients. It is estimated by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to affect 161 million children world wide (UNICEF Nutrition). Stunted children may have normal body proportions but look younger than their actual age. Stunting develops over a long period as a result of inadequate nutrition or repeated infections, or both"(http://www.worldhunger.org/2015-world-hunger-and-poverty-facts-and-statistics/)

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Founder of WhyHunger

Bill Ayres served for many years as a Catholic priest but realized he had a love for radio broadcasting, taking thousands of calls and offering advice to those who sought his guidance. In the early 1980s, Ayres and his close friend, singer-songwriter Harry Chapin, saw a new challenge: the food needs of the impoverished. In response, they began World Hunger Year, which fights hunger through grassroots efforts and brings celebrities to the cause. The pair felt that long-term solutions come from community organizations that foster self-reliance. Ayres has since founded additional organizations, such as the National Hunger Hotline and the National Hunger Clearinghouse, and is a member of the board of advisers of Long Island’s food bank, Long Island Cares. He continues to write and record music, and is the co-author of “All You Need is Love,” with Pete Fortnatale. Ayres still hosts two weekly Sunday night radio shows in the New York area.

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What Makes Us Unique

Action Against Hunger saves lives while building long-term strategies for self-sufficiency:

Lifesaving impact in 45+ countries

6,500+ field staff assisting more than 14.9 million people in 2015

35+ years of expertise in contexts of conflict, disasters and food crises

Our global efforts save hundreds of thousands of lives each year, but millions of malnourished children remain in need of lifesaving treatment. Join us today and help save a life.

Why Our Work Matters

Deadly malnutrition claims the lives of 1 million children each year, even though it’s:

1. PREDICTABLE: We know where and when to expect acute malnutrition

2. PREVENTABLE: We know how to help children stay healthy

3. TREATABLE: Therapeutic ready-to-use foods can help save millions

4. AFFORDABLE: Just $45 can provide a child with lifesaving treatment

We know how to save undernourished children if we can reach them. Help extend our reach.

Where Your Money Goes

We dedicate as much of our funding as possible to our lifesaving humanitarian programs.
In 2014, we spent $0.93 of every donated dollar on program activities (learn more).

We’re Highly Rated

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Highest four-star rating from Charity Navigator, ten years in a row

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We're accountable, meeting all 20 Better Business Bureau standards

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What Others Are Saying

Don’t take it from us: here’s what others have to say of our work:

“ACF is a NGO that is action oriented. I can truthfully say that they deliver services to those in need and are very present on the ground. They make lasting positive change in the lives of people. I worked for them in four countries and have a good understanding of how they work.”

– Holimata, Great Nonprofits Review

“Action Against Hunger is in war-torn countries that many fear to tread. They are technical people… that forgo the comforts of modern life to assist local populations and refugees at the most fundamental level in the most dangerous locales. They provide nutrition, healthcare, sanitation, and food sustainability. They train populations to be self-sufficient. Although these dedicated men and women want to eliminate the need for their services, humanity is not willing and forces them to witness the most heinous actions.”

– President Nelson Mandela, Recipient, Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Prize 2004

“As a field worker and a partner... I recommend Action Against Hunger as an effective and important organization. Through their integrated approach and expertise in nutrition, food security and water, sanitation and hygiene they are saving lives and improving them for years to come in some of the poorest parts of the planet.”

– Water Advocate, Great Nonprofits Review, Dec. 8, 2011

“Action Against Hunger—the title speaks for itself. This is a remarkable organization with a staff of energetic, enthusiastic and deeply committed people who are determined to make a difference to the lives of thousands of people. There are millions who do not have access to clean water, food, health services or education. They are condemned to a grinding life of poverty with no choices. Action Against Hunger is changing this. Their training programs are improving the quality of life and health and, above all, bringing hope to thousands in underdeveloped countries. I commend them for their outstanding work and welcome the opportunity to express my support.”

– Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus, Recipient, Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Prize 2006

“I’ve been covering humanitarian crises since the early 1990s and have often been impressed by the work of Action Against Hunger. They are among the first to respond when tragedies unfold, and they work to ensure that communities have a fighting chance to get back on their feet... The nightly news can often seem overwhelming, but it’s important to remember there are effective ways to fight hunger and overcome poverty, and along with groups like Action Against Hunger, you can become part of the solution.”

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"Children are the most visible victims of undernutrition. Black et al (2013) estimate that undernutrition in the aggregate—including fetal growth restriction, stunting, wasting, and deficiencies of vitamin A and zinc along with suboptimum breastfeeding—is a cause of 3·1 million child deaths annually or 45% of all child deaths in 2011 (Black et al. 2013). Undernutrition magnifies the effect of every disease, including measles and malaria. The estimated proportions of deaths in which undernutrition is an underlying cause are roughly similar for diarrhea (61%), malaria (57%), pneumonia (52%), and measles (45%) (Black 2003, Bryce 2005). Malnutrition can also be caused by diseases, such as the diseases that cause diarrhea, by reducing the body’s ability to convert food into usable nutrients.

Stunting

Globally 161 million under-five year olds were estimated to be stunted in 2013.

The global trend in stunting prevalence and numbers affected is decreasing. Between 2000 and 2013 stunting prevalence declined from 33% to 25% and numbers declined from 199 million to 161 million.

In 2013, about half of all stunted children lived in Asia and over one third in Africa. (UNICEF et al. 2014b)

Wasting and severe wasting

Globally, 51 million under-five year olds were wasted and 17 million were severely wasted in 2013.

Globally, wasting prevalence in 2013 was estimated at almost 8% and nearly a third of that was for severe wasting, totaling 3%.

In 2013, approximately two thirds of all wasted children lived in Asia and almost one third in Africa, with similar proportions for severely wasted children. (UNICEF et al. 2014b)" (http://www.worldhunger.org/2015-world-hunger-and-poverty-facts-and-statistics/)

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MORE THAN ONE IN FOUR

LATINO CHILDREN

IN THE U.S. ARE LIVING IN FOOD

INSECURE HOUSEHOLDS

IN NEARLY ALL COUNTIES,

FOOD-INSECURE KIDS

LIVE IN HOUSEHOLDS WHOSE INCOMES

KEEP THEM FROM NUTRITION ASSISTANCE.

IN ALMOST EVERY COUNTY,

KIDS ARE MORE AT RISK

OF FOOD INSECURITY

THAN THE GENERAL POPULATION.

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Undernourishment around the world, 1990-2 to 2012-4

Number of undernourished and prevalence (%) of undernourishment

| 1990-2 No. | 1990-2 % | 2014-6 No. | 2014-6 %
World | 1,010.6 | 18.6 | 794.6 |
10.9
Developed regions | 20.0 | <5 | 14.7 | <5
Developing regions | 990.7 | 23.3 | 779.9 | 12.9
Africa | 181.7 | 27.6 | 232.5 | 20.0
Sub-Saharan Africa | 175.7 | 33.2 | 220.0 | 23.2
Asia | 741.9 | 23.6 | 511.7 | 12.1
Eastern Asia | 295.4 | 23.2 | 145.1 | 9.6
South-Eastern Asia | 137.5 | 30.6 | 60.5 | 9.6
Southern Asia | 291.2 | 23.9 | 281.4 | 15.7
Latin America & Carib. | 66.1 | 14.7 | 34.3 | 5.5
Oceana | 1.0 | 15.7 | 1.4 | 14.2

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The Number of Hungry People in the World

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The Number of Hungry People in the World

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"The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that about 795 million people of the 7.3 billion people in the world, or one in nine, were suffering from chronic undernourishment in 2014-2016. Almost all the hungry people, 780 million, live in developing countries, representing 12.9 percent, or one in eight, of the population of developing counties. There are 11 million people undernourished in developed countries (FAO 2015; for individual country estimates, see Annex 1. For other valuable sources, especially if interested in particular countries or regions, see IFPRI 2015and Rosen 2014)"(http://www.worldhunger.org/2015-world-hunger-and-poverty-facts-and-statistics/)