Central African Republic
Global Hunger Index
Alarming
Population
4 million
Malnutrition in Children under 5 Years Old
21.8% in 2000
Beneficiaries
107,811 in 2011
Partners
Recent News
No Hospitals to Help Victims of Violence In Central African Republic
April 25, 2013
Current Events Impact
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
When Food Prices Spike: Restoring Normalcy in the Central African Republic
April 17, 2013
Current Events
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
The Central African Republic, After the Coup: “A Fast Recovery. That’s Our Priority.”
April 11, 2013
Current Events
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
Coup in Central African Republic: Offering Aid as Dust Settles
March 28, 2013
Current Events
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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Financial Times Seasonal Appeal Raises $1.6 Million for ACF
February 9, 2011
Partnerships
NEW YORK, NY—The Financial Times Seasonal Appeal in partnership with Action Against Hunger | ACF International raised a total of $1,639,185 for the global humanitarian organization’s life-saving programs around the world.... Read
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