Action Against Hunger | ACF International

A WORLD FREE FROM HUNGERACF-Liberia, V. Burger

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TOTAL EXPENSES

FOR 2012

Program implementation ▪ support service ▪ technical oversight ▪ monitoring & evaluation

Payroll ▪ rent & utilities ▪ office equipment & supplies ▪ professional services & fees

Private donor solicitation ▪ engagement & cultivation ▪ outreach & marketing ▪ printing & postage

91%

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OUR TOP NONPROFIT RATINGS

WHERE OUR FUNDS GO

CHARITY NAVIGATORACF’s four-star rating (seven years running) is a distinction only 2% of NGOs achieve.

GUIDESTARACF is listed as a “Best in America” nonprofit.

CHARITYWATCHACF is a “top-ratedhunger organization”with an “A” rating.

INDEPENDENT CHARITIES OF AMERICAACF proudly bears the “Best in America” seal of approval from Independent Charities of America.

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAUACF meets all 20 of the BBB’s rigorous accountability standards.

PHILANTHROPEDIAACF was named a 2012 “Top Nonprofit” in emergency response.

OUR CRITICAL MISSIONAction Against Hunger saves the lives of severely malnourished children while helping

vulnerable communities become self-sufficient. Action Against Hunger-USA is a member of

ACF International, whose humanitarian programs directly assisted some 7.3 million people in

2012, along with countless others through capacity building programs in collaboration with

government ministries. Committed to principled humanitarian efforts, Action Against Hunger

is a recognized leader in the fight against childhood malnutrition.

For more information: www.actionagainsthunger.org/financials

OUR LIFESAVING WORK

OUR TRAILBLAZING HISTORYWe put deadly malnutrition on the map over three decades ago and our on-the-ground expertise

continues to shape global efforts to eradicate acute malnutrition and restore self-sufficiency.

We are renowned for our innovative contributions to the humanitarian sector:

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PREDICTABLE We know where and when acute malnutrition is likely to strike.

TREATABLEReady-to-use therapeutic foods

can save millions of young lives.

PREVENTABLE We know how to keep children

from becoming malnourished.

AFFORDABLEJust $45 can save a life by providing

a malnourished child with treatment.

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Malnutrition is the single greatest threat to child survival. Each year,more than 3 million

children die from hunger-related causes—a staggering 45% of all child deaths globally. But

we are working to change that. Every year, we save hundreds of thousands of young lives from

malnutrition, a disease that is:

A Historic First: Tackling Global HungerAction Against Hunger | ACF International, the first NGO to address hunger on a global scale, is founded.

Lifesaving Breathroughs:Innovative Milk FormulasWe develop revolutionary therapeutic milk formulas that reduce mortality rates by 75% during treatment.

The Ready-to-Use Revolution: Plumpy’nutOur milk formula is repackaged as Plumpy’nut, the first ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF).

Solutions to Scale: Treatment at HomeNew RUTFs allow millions of malnourished children to receive lifesaving treatment at home.

1979 1993 1997 Today

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45 $45 90% The Ready-to-Use Revolution: How RUTFs can save millions of kids from deadly hunger

covers a full course treatment with RUTFs for one child in need.

of children treated with RUTFs regain full health.

days of treatment with RUTFs can restore a child’s future.

Our nutrition programs save the lives of severely

malnourished children through emergency

interventions long-term preventative measures.

We also provide technical training for local medical

staff, support for nutritionally at-risk communities,

and capacity-building for government agencies so

they can tackle malnutrition on a national scale.

Our food security programs put people on the road

to self-sufficiency. While our nutrition programs treat

malnutrition, our food security programs prevent future

outbreaks by providing vulnerable communities with

long-term solutions to hunger. We supply people with

the tools, capital, and training for income-generating

activities such as farming small business development.

NUTRITION & HEALTH

FOOD SECURITY & LIVELIHOODS

Evaluate Nutritional NeedsWe conduct surveys of local conditions and diagnose children with malnutrition.

Treat Malnourished PeopleWe treat people through both inpatient care and community-based programs.

Prevent MalnutritionWe help families, communities and governments stop malnutrition outbreaks.

Evaluate Food and Income NeedsWe determine what is causing hunger and create a plan of action for the area.

Respond to EmergenciesWe supply short-term food, cash, and tools while working on long-term interventions.

Empower CommunitiesWe provide communities with the tools to become economically self-sufficient.

ACF-Niger, S. Hauenstein-Swan

ACF-Uganda, T. Frank

Our water, sanitation and hygiene programs provide

communities with safe water services. As a part

of our integrated approach to hunger, we work to

prevent waterborne diseases linked to malnutrition

by providing access to safe water, promoting proper

sanitation and hygiene, and ensuring long-term success

through community management of water sources.

WATER, SANITATION & HYGIENE

EMERGENCY RESPONSEOur emergency teams respond to humanitarian

emergencies all over the world, delivering immediate

life-saving services to populations in distress. With

emergency personnel and essential supplies ready

for deployment, our internationally-renowned rapid

response capabilities ensure that assistance can be

delivered anywhere in the world when needs arise.

Provide Access to Safe WaterWe build and improve water points and decontaminate water for areas in need.

Promote Sanitation & HygieneWe give out hygiene kits, build latrines, and teach healthy habits like handwashing.

Ensure Lasting SolutionsWe train community water committees to manage their own water infrastructure.

Evaluate Emergency NeedsWe determine what intervention is needed: nutrition, food securty, or water services.

Respond ImmediatelyWe work with local partners and other NGOs to provide efficient, effective relief.

Reduce and Manage RiskWe work to predict disasters and prevent further damage to vulnerable communities.

ACF-Pakistan, N. Sobecki

ACF-Philippines, A. Garcia

“Action Against Hunger not only saves lives, they help people regain their autonomy.”

- Susan Sarandon

“Action Against Hunger is a remarkable organization...”

- Archbishop Desmond Tutu

HAITI:

424,903

livelihoods restored in 2012

SAHEL REGION:

85,000children treated for malnutrition during food crisis in 2012

www.actionagainsthunger.org/impact

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Action Against Hunger has:

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Over 30 years of experience working in emergency contexts.

Programs in over 40 countries around the world.

Around 5,000 field staff who assist over 7 million people annually.

ACF INTERNATIONAL

OUR IMPACT WORLDWIDE

Total People Served in 2012: 7.3 million

people treated for malnutrition and illness

people gained economic self-sufficiency

people accessed safe water and sanitation

1.2 million

3.7 million

2.4 million

ACF INTERNATIONAL

OUR IMPACT BY PROGRAM

“Action Against Hunger is in war-torn countries that many fear to tread...”

- President Nelson Mandela

“Action Against Hunger is among the first to respond when tragedies unfold...”

- Anderson Cooper

SOUTH SUDAN:

259,123people received nutritional support in 2012

PHILIPPINES:

265,854 people received water services in 2012

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YOU CAN TAKE ACTION AGAINST HUNGEREveryone can join the fight against deadly hunger.

To learn about the ways you can get involved, visit:

INDIVIDUALSMake a Donation: actionagainsthunger.org/donateDonate Monthly: actionagainsthunger.org/monthlyFundraise: actionagainsthunger.org/fundraiseShop: actionagainsthunger.org/shop

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ACF-South Sudan, F. Lenoir