Despite strong economic growth during recent years, the gap in wealth between urban and rural areas of Peru is growing. Peru hosts the world’s second largest population of Venezuelan migrants, who face challenges of poverty, hunger, and xenophobia.
The country has made significant achievements in reducing child malnutrition rates, but undernutrition remains a problem, particularly in the Andean regions.
Action Against Hunger takes a holistic approach to tackling child malnutrition and food insecurity in Peru. In partnership with local governments, we are:
People Benefited from Cash Transfers
Migrants & Refugees Supported
Action Against Hunger helps people in Peru meet their needs by providing food, hygiene supplies, and other essential goods.
Our teams improve access to clean water, safe sanitation, and hygiene supplies in public places, like markets, soup kitchens, and health centers.
We train health workers, parents, and others on best practices for preventing and treating malnutrition, and our survey teams measure and analyze hunger in communities.
Pledge to End Hunger
