A WORLD FREE FROM HUNGER
Action Against Hunger | ACF International ACF-Liberia, V. Burger OUR CRITICAL MISSION Action Against Hunger saves the lives of severely malnourished children while helping vulnerable communities become self-sufficient. Action Against Hunger-USA is a member of ACF International, whose humanitarian programs directly assisted some 7.3 million people in 2012, along with countless others through capacity building programs in collaboration with government ministries. Committed to principled humanitarianfundraising efforts, Action Against Hunger is a recognized leader in the fight against childhood malnutrition. mgmt
programs WHERE OUR FUNDS GO % Program implementation ▪ support service ▪ 91 technical oversight ▪ monitoring & evaluation % TOTAL EXPENSES Payroll ▪ rent & utilities ▪ office equipment & FOR 2012 6 supplies ▪ professional services & fees % c Private donor solicitation ▪ engagement & cultivation 3 ▪ outreach & marketing ▪ printing & postage b
a OUR TOP NONPROFIT RATINGS INDEPENDENT CHARITIES CHARITY BETTER BUSINESS OF AMERICA NAVIGATOR BUREAU ACF proudly bears ACF’s four-star ACF meets all 20 of the “Best in America” rating (seven years the BBB’s rigorous seal of approval from running) is a accountability Independent Charities distinction only 2% standards. of America. of NGOs achieve.
GUIDESTAR PHILANTHROPEDIA CHARITYWATCH ACF is listed as a ACF was named a ACF is a “top-rated “Best in America” 2012 “Top Nonprofit” hunger organization” nonprofit. in emergency response. with an “A” rating.
For more information: www.actionagainsthunger.org/financials OUR LIFESAVING WORK Malnutrition is the single greatest threat to child survival. Each year,more than 3 million children die from hunger-related causes—a staggering 45% of all child deaths globally. But we are working to change that. Every year, we save hundreds of thousands of young lives from malnutrition, a disease that is: PREDICTABLE PREVENTABLE We know where and when acute We know how to keep children malnutrition is likely to strike. from becoming malnourished.
TREATABLE AFFORDABLE Ready-to-use therapeutic foods Just $45 can save a life by providing can save millions of young lives. a malnourished child with treatment.
OUR TRAILBLAZING HISTORY
We put deadly malnutrition on the map over three decades ago and our on-the-ground expertise continues to shape global efforts to eradicate acuteRUTF malnutrition and restoreRUTF self-sufficiency. We are renowned for our innovative contributions to the humanitarian sector: 95% 95%
RUTF RUTF RUTF RUTF RUTF 95% 95% 1979 1993 95% 95% 199795% Today A Historic First: Lifesaving Breathroughs: The Ready-to-Use Solutions to Scale: Tackling Global Hunger Innovative Milk Formulas Revolution: Plumpy’nut Treatment at Home Action Against Hunger | We develop revolutionary Our milk formula is New RUTFs allow millions ACF International, the first therapeutic milk formulas repackaged as Plumpy’nut, of malnourished children NGO to address hunger on that reduce mortality rates the first ready-to-use to receive lifesaving a global scale, is founded. by 75% during treatment. therapeutic food (RUTF). treatment at home.
The Ready-to-Use Revolution: How RUTFs can save millions of kids from deadly hunger
days of treatment with covers a full course of children treated RUTFs can restore $ treatment with RUTFs % with RUTFs regain 45 a child’s future. 45 for one child in need. 90 full health.
For more information: www.actionagainsthunger.org/RUTF NUTRITION & HEALTH
ACF-Niger, S. Hauenstein-Swan Our nutrition programs save the lives of severely Evaluate Nutritional Needs We conduct surveys of local conditions malnourished children through emergency and diagnose children with malnutrition. interventions long-term preventative measures. Treat Malnourished People We also provide technical training for local medical We treat people through both inpatient care and community-based programs. staff, support for nutritionally at-risk communities, Prevent Malnutrition and capacity-building for government agencies so We help families, communities and they can tackle malnutrition on a national scale. governments stop malnutrition outbreaks.
FOOD SECURITY & LIVELIHOODS
ACF-Uganda, T. Frank Our food security programs put people on the road Evaluate Food and Income Needs We determine what is causing hunger to self-sufficiency. While our nutrition programs treat and create a plan of action for the area. malnutrition, our food security programs prevent future Respond to Emergencies outbreaks by providing vulnerable communities with We supply short-term food, cash, and tools while working on long-term interventions. long-term solutions to hunger. We supply people with Empower Communities the tools, capital, and training for income-generating We provide communities with the tools activities such as farming small business development. to become economically self-sufficient. WATER, SANITATION & HYGIENE
ACF-Pakistan, N. Sobecki Our water, sanitation and hygiene programs provide Provide Access to Safe Water We build and improve water points and communities with safe water services. As a part decontaminate water for areas in need. of our integrated approach to hunger, we work to Promote Sanitation & Hygiene prevent waterborne diseases linked to malnutrition We give out hygiene kits, build latrines, and teach healthy habits like handwashing. by providing access to safe water, promoting proper Ensure Lasting Solutions sanitation and hygiene, and ensuring long-term success We train community water committees to through community management of water sources. manage their own water infrastructure.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
ACF-Philippines, A. Garcia Our emergency teams respond to humanitarian Evaluate Emergency Needs emergencies all over the world, delivering immediate We determine what intervention is needed: nutrition, food securty, or water services. life-saving services to populations in distress. With Respond Immediately emergency personnel and essential supplies ready We work with local partners and other NGOs to provide efficient, effective relief. for deployment, our internationally-renowned rapid Reduce and Manage Risk response capabilities ensure that assistance can be We work to predict disasters and prevent delivered anywhere in the world when needs arise. further damage to vulnerable communities. ACF INTERNATIONAL OUR IMPACT WORLDWIDE
“Action Against Hunger not only saves lives, they help people regain their autonomy.” - Susan Sarandon HAITI:
424,903 livelihoods restored in 2012
“Action Against Hunger is a remarkable Action Against Hunger has: organization...” - Archbishop 30 years Over of experience Desmond Tutu working in emergency contexts. SAHEL REGION: Programs in over 40 countries RUTF around the world. 85,000 children treated for 95% Around 5,000 field staff who assist malnutrition during RUTF over 7 million people annually. food crisis in 2012
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ACF International Program Countries www.actionagainsthunger.org/impact Select Country Program Highlights “Action Against Hunger is among the first to respond when tragedies unfold...” - Anderson Cooper
PHILIPPINES: 265,854 people received “Action Against water services Hunger is in war-torn in 2012 countries that many fear to tread...” - President Nelson Mandela SOUTH SUDAN: 259,123 people received nutritional support in 2012 ACF INTERNATIONAL OUR IMPACT BY PROGRAM Total People Served in 2012: 7.3 million 1.2 million people treated for malnutrition and illness 3.7 million people accessed safe water and sanitation 2.4 million people gained economic self-sufficiency ACF-South Sudan, F. Lenoir YOU CAN TAKE ACTION AGAINST HUNGER
Everyone can join the fight against deadly hunger. To learn about the ways you can get involved, visit:
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