Partnerships

We’re teaming up with longtime partner Tyco on an emergency relief project to provide clean water to residents of the Philippine island of Mindanao in the aftermath of a damaging tropical storm.

As 2011 comes to a close, Action Against Hunger is thankful for its partnership with North American Power, one of the nation’s fastest-growing retail energy suppliers.

As part of the launch of our new and exciting partnership with Two Degrees Food, we brought our message about ending deadly malnutrition to Los Angeles for the celeb-studded American Music Awards. Two Degrees’ vegan, gluten-free bars—available nationwide at Whole Foods supermarkets—not only taste fantastic, they’re also the backbone of an incredible “one-to-one” program. For every bar purchased, the company donates one nutrition pack (like Plumpy'nut) to organizations like us.

Philippe Massoud’s education in philanthropy started early. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, to a family of hoteliers, Philippe recalls how his father set aside space in his hotel for the International Red Cross during Lebanon’s long civil war; how his grandfather gave his home and a good part of his estate for the establishment of a school; how his mother could not turn down a plea for assistance from any of Beirut’s poor.

Life threatening conditions have reached catastrophic levels in the Horn of Africa, with the United Nations declaring famine in parts of Somalia, but people can still save lives and help restore self-sufficiency, says veteran newsman Dan Rather in a new public service announcement (PSA) produced for Action Against Hunger.

Earlier this summer, Action Against Hunger unveiled its new partnership with Connecticut-based North American Power, a retail electricity supplier that not only allows customers to save on their utility bills, but at the same time helps support our mission and that of other non-profit organizations. Each time a consumer pays his or her monthly electric bill, $1 per customer is donated by North American Power to one of several selected charities, including ACF.

Weight Watchers® has launched its fourth annual Lose For Good® campaign—the national initiative that lets Weight Watchers members and online subscribers participate in an effort to battle hunger and malnutrition.

An interview with Duck Soup creator Greg Thompson—and a giveaway for you.

Thanks to the ongoing deregulation of electricity throughout the United States, customers in 17 states now have the option of purchasing their electricity from a range of third-party suppliers that can allow for potential savings on their utility bill, as well as the power to give back, go green, and make a difference with each bill they pay.

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland—In a new private-nonprofit venture, Tyco International and Action Against Hunger | ACF International today announced the launch of the Clean Water Access Initiative, a global partnership to bring safe drinking water to some of the most vulnerable communities around the world.