Hunger

Action Against Hunger

"The mission: To feed malnourished children around the world and help communities grow their own food sources.

Why it stands out: It’s simple. Action Against Hunger/ACF International fulfills its mission by delivering aid to 7 million people in more than 40 countries annually. “Saving the most vulnerable is our first priority, so we focus on rescuing young children who are on the brink of death, and we have a 90 percent survival rate in the communities where we work,” says the organization’s chief executive officer, Nan Dale. The group doesn’t only offer handouts: In Kenya, [ACF] has taught more than 43,000 people how to establish vegetable gardens and plant crops that are resistant to drought.

Your money at work: A $45 donation provides 45 days of special energy-dense food for a severely malnourished child."