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April 25, 2013
Last weekend, violent clashes once again shook the Central African Republic. In the capital, Bangui, and in the region of Bossangoa, the population waits for stability and emergency aid. Bossangoa is now a ghost town: half of its inhabitants have fled, fearing for their safety, and are living in unsafe makeshift camps.... Read
April 17, 2013
After a coup last month, the Central African Republic is still experiencing violence, and food prices, which are typically unstable, have been made more volatile by recent events. The recent upheaval has not helped the high rates of malnutrition and food insecurity typically found in the Central African Republic.... Read
April 12, 2013
We’re absolutely committed to financial transparency and hyper aware of the importance of good governance here at Action Against Hunger, so it’s gratifying when our efforts are recognized by external evaluators like Charity Navigator that provide independent assessments of our agency’s fiscal and organizational health.... Read
April 11, 2013
After a coup in the Central African Republic last month, things are slowly returning to a state of calm. But there’s a long way to go, and the humanitarian needs are great. We asked our Country Director, Clement Cazaubon, about the situation on the ground.
Q: What is the current situation in the capital city, Bangui, and around the country?... Read
April 9, 2013
Action Against Hunger welcomes the news that the Obama Administration may upend 60 years of U.S. food aid policy with proposed changes to the long-standing practice of purchasing U.S. commodities to ship overseas in the name of international food aid, opting for local and regional procurement instead.... Read
April 5, 2013
At Action Against Hunger, we help people who face extreme hardships every day to survive. Many lack access to basic necessities like food and water; others are struggling to rebuild after a disaster. On top of these difficulties, some people we serve also have physical limitations that make their situations even more challenging.... Read
March 28, 2013
After a weekend of violence, the Central African Republic capital of Bangui is experiencing a gradual return to a state of calm. In the wake of a coup, the country's rebel leader has assumed the role of president and been recognized by the national army. But destruction is pervasive, looting continues, and an already fragile health care system hangs in the balance. Action Against Hunger was not immune from loss; one of our bases, in Bossangoa, was destroyed.
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