Charity of the week: Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger is a leader in the fight against malnutrition and runs lifesaving programs in more than 40 countries.
Action Against Hunger (action​against​hunger.org) is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger. Recognized as a leader in the fight against malnutrition, AAH works to save the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with sustainable access to safe water and long-term solutions to hunger. With more than 30 years of expertise in responding to chronic food insecurity and emergencies created by conflict or natural disaster, AAH runs lifesaving programs in more than 40 countries, benefiting some 5 million people each year.
Each charity highlighted on this page has earned a four-star overall rating from Charity Navigator, the largest evaluator of charities in America. Charity Navigator ranks not-for-profit organizations on their financial strength, the effectiveness of their programs, their control of administrative and fund-raising expenses, and the transparency of their operations. Four stars is the group’s highest ranking.
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