Acción contra el Hambre

Global work against hunger

Acción contra el Hambre (Action Against Hunger) is a global humanitarian organization working in more than 50 countries to diagnose, treat, and prevent the causes and effects of hunger. It has more than four decades of experience and a main office in Spain that coordinates its international work.

Areas of work

• Food security: addresses the underlying causes of hunger by helping people earn income and improve access to food.
• Nutrition and health: treats and prevents malnutrition and related diseases.
• Water, sanitation, and hygiene: provides drinking water and safe sanitation to help prevent disease from spreading.
• Emergency response: maintains field professionals and an emergency team ready to deploy within 24 to 48 hours of a sudden crisis, year-round.
• Research and innovation: develops evidence and practical solutions to save, protect, and improve the lives of people and communities.
• Social programs in Spain: offers employment and training pathways for people at risk of social exclusion, financial assistance for families at risk, and research into reducing food insecurity in Spain.
• Advocacy and public engagement: conducts research and studies to influence government policies and programs nationally and internationally.

Reach and impact

The organization reports helping 26.3 million people worldwide and reaching 5 million people in Spain through its programs. It has 100,000 members and 3,724 committed donors. More than 95% of its staff come from the communities where it works.

Ways to support the work

Support options include one-time or recurring donations, membership, legacy gifts, business partnerships, the Restaurants Against Hunger program, and volunteering. Donations are tax-deductible in Spain: donors can deduct 80% of the first €250 and 40% of amounts above that, with the rate varying by autonomous region.

International presence and contact

Acción contra el Hambre reports a presence in 55 countries and offices in Italy, Germany, Canada, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and India, in addition to its main office in Spain. Toll-free phone: 900 100 822.

Email: ach@achesp.org.