Emergency Response

Registered Name: ACTION AGAINST HUNGER ACF (CANADA) ACTION CONTRE LA FAIM ACF (CANADA)

Business No: 833634678RR0001

Emergency Response

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ACTION AGAINST HUNGER CANADA: EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Earthquakes, droughts, floods, hurricanes, and other emergencies turn lives upside down. We go where other organizations cannot provide food, water, and shelter. Our teams respond to every major humanitarian emergency to help save lives, empower communities and end hunger.

With emergency teams on call 24 hours a day, and stocks of essential supplies ready for deployment, lifesaving assistance can be delivered anywhere in the world when needed.

WHAT WE DO

Evaluate Emergency Needs

In the wake of disaster, our Action Against Hunger emergency teams evaluate the needs of affected communities. These surveys help us understand what kind of intervention is needed most, including nutrition, health, water, mental health, food security, shelter, and protection.

Provide Emergency Aid

We team up with local government agencies, NGO partners, and community leaders to bring efficient, effective relief to communities hit by disaster. Our rapid response capabilities and teams on the ground allow us to immediately deliver lifesaving supplies and care.

Prevent and Manage Risk

In communities that are prone to disaster, we work to manage their risk of and strengthen their resilience to future shocks. We help bolster local economies, improve infrastructure, and plan for long-term development.

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Our Impact

overview

Nutrition and Health

Today, undernutrition is the single greatest threat to child survival worldwide. At least 17 million children suffer from severe acute undernutrition around the world even though it is PREDICTABLE, PREVENTABLE and TREATABLE.

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

Every day 1,000 children die from illnesses like diarrhea, dysentery, and cholera caused by unsafe water and unhygienic living conditions. We can’t fight malnutrition without tackling the waterborne diseases that contribute to it.

Food security and Livelihoods

Our programs tackle the root causes of hunger by addressing problems of production, access, and income.

Emergency response

With emergency teams on call 24 hours a day, our internationally renowned rapid response capabilities ensure that life-saving assistance can be delivered anywhere in the world when needs arise.

Our results

21 MILLION

Total People HelpedIn 2023, we helped more than 21 million people across 56 countries.

10.9M people

Health & Nutrition10,977,857 million people assisted through our Health & Nutrition programs

6.8M people

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene6,821,120 people helped through our WASH programs.

2.3M people

Food Security & Livelihoods2,334,771 people helped through our Food Security & Livelihoods programs

268K+ people

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)268,083 people benefited from our DRR programs

655K+ people

Psychosocial Support655,423 people benefited from psychosocial support

Read more about our impact in our latest annual report. https://actionagainsthunger.ca/who-we-are/financials-reports/

Our Programs (6)

Testimonials

"I cheer on Action Against Hunger's focus on sanitation, a subject that so many UN organizations and NGOs deal with awkwardly. Yet it's a real priority: If everyone practised better sanitation techniques and had access to clean water, myriad health problems would be instantly solved. " testimonial 1089

Gerald CaplanJournalist, The Globe & Mail

"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. I commend them for their outstanding work and welcome the opportunity to express my support." testimonial 1090

Desmond TutuArchbishop Emeritus

"I’ve been covering humanitarian crises since the 1990s and have often been impressed by Action Against Hunger. The nightly news can seem overwhelming but remember there are effective ways to fight hunger and overcome poverty. With groups like Action Against Hunger, you can be part of the solution." testimonial 1083

Anderson CooperJournalist, CNN

"There's so much about the world today that makes me feel close to despair. But we can't afford despair. We must remember that there's also much generosity and kindness in the world — the work of Action Against Hunger is proof of that. We as individuals may not be able to change the whole world but we can change a small slice of it for the better." testimonial 1088

Chimamanda AdichieAcclaimed Nigerian author

"Action Against Hunger is in war-torn countries that many fear to tread. They are technical people who forgo modern comforts to assist local populations and refugees. Though they want to eliminate the need for their services, humanity is unwilling and forces them to witness the most heinous actions." testimonial 1084

Nelson MandelaSouth Africa's first President (1994-1999)

"Almost one-fourth of children worldwide are physically stunted from malnutrition. We see the physical impairment but not the cognitive impairments that will hold a person back—and a country back—for decades afterward. Groups like Action Against Hunger are laying the groundwork for strong adulthoods." testimonial 1087

Nicholas KristofJournalist, The New York Times

Gerald CaplanJournalist, The Globe & Mail

Desmond TutuArchbishop Emeritus

Anderson CooperJournalist, CNN

Chimamanda AdichieAcclaimed Nigerian author

Nelson MandelaSouth Africa's first President (1994-1999)

Nicholas KristofJournalist, The New York Times

Gerald CaplanJournalist, The Globe & Mail

Desmond TutuArchbishop Emeritus

supporting information*

Revenue and Expenses by Year ($)

Reporting Period End Date: 2023-12-31

90 cents of every dollar you give goes directly to fund life-changing programs, with just 10% covering essential operational costs like rent and salaries.

full-time employees

part-time employees

$3,489,340

total compensation for all employees

$0.00

professional & consulting fees

*Based on the information Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) provides to CanadaHelps