Acf-usa 2002 Annual Report

Action Against Hunger USA 2002 Annual Report

Note: The 2002 Annual report is a collaborative effort of all four headquarters in the Action Against Hunger international network. It was translated in U.K. English from Spanish and produced as an MS Word document in order to reduce translation and printing costs. Thank you for your understanding.

ACTION AGAINST HUNGER - USA 247 West 37th Street New York, New York, 10018 Tel: 212 967 7800 Fax: 212 967 5480 Email: [email protected] Website: www.actionagainsthunger.org

Action Against Hunger Charter of Principles Action Against Hunger is an international non-governmental organisation. It is private, nonpolitical, non-denominational, non-profit making and was created in 1979 to intervene all over the world. The aim of Action Against Hunger is to combat hunger, the misery and the hazardous conditions that threaten helpless men, women and children. Action Against Hunger intervenes in at least one of the following situations: - In severe crisis, natural or man-made, that threatens the food security or leads to a food crisis - In breakdown of the social fabric, created by internal or external factors that place certain populations in a situation of severe vulnerability - In situations where survival depends on humanitarian assistance Action Against Hunger intervenes either during the crisis itself, through emergency intervention, or afterwards, through rehabilitation and sustainable development programmes. Action Against Hunger also intervenes in the prevention of certain high-risk situations (disaster preparedness programmes). The ultimate aim of all Action Against Hunger’s programmes is to enable the beneficiaries to regain their autonomy and self-sufficiency as soon as possible. While developing its activities, Action Against Hunger respects the following principles: INDEPENDENCE Action Against Hunger seeks to maintain its moral and financial independence and acts according to its own defined principles, not to domestic or foreign policies or the interest of any particular government. NEUTRALITY Action Against Hunger strictly respects neutrality and maintains political and religious impartiality. However, Action Against Hunger might denounce human rights violations that it has witnessed as well as obstacles put in the war of its humanitarian action. NON-DISCRIMINATION A victim is a victim. Action Against Hunger refutes all discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, opinion or social class. FREE AND DIRECT ACCESS TO VICTIMS Action Against Hunger demands free access to the victims and direct control of its programmes. Action Against Hunger uses all means available to achieve these principles, and will denounce and act against any obstacle preventing it from doing so. Action Against Hunger also checks the allocation of its resources in order to ensure that the resources reach those individuals for whom they are destined. Under no circumstances can contractors working together with or alongside ACTION AGAINST HUNGER - USA 247 West 37th Street New York, New York, 10018 Tel: 212 967 7800 Fax: 212 967 5480 Email: [email protected] Website: www.actionagainsthunger.org

Action Against Hunger become the ultimate beneficiaries of Action Against Hunger’s aid programmes. PROFESSIONALISM Action Against Hunger bases the conception, realisation, management and assessment of its programmes on professional standards and years of experience in order to maximise its efficiency and the use of resources. TRANSPARENCY Action Against Hunger is committed to respecting a policy of total openness to partners and donors and encourages the availability of information on the allocation and management of its funds. Action Against Hunger is also committed to providing guarantees of its good management.

ACTION AGAINST HUNGER - USA 247 West 37th Street New York, New York, 10018 Tel: 212 967 7800 Fax: 212 967 5480 Email: [email protected] Website: www.actionagainsthunger.org

Summary of Activities Action Against Hunger - USA’s (AAH-USA) mission is to save lives by combating hunger, physical suffering and situations of distress that endanger the lives of men, women and children. At Action Against Hunger, we want to assure our friends and supporters that despite the catastrophic images that reach us from outside the United States, there is another Africa that is not starving, another Asia that is not subjected to sexual or labor exploitation and another America that is not stricken with natural disasters. Every day we see in the field, in our projects and in the communities, that the strength of peace and working together can put a stop to hunger. It is no miracle: when the necessary resources, political power and will is mobilized, misery recedes. There was good news in 2002. In Timor, a new democracy began to establish itself in a new country. In Angola, we saw the success of the peace process after almost 40 years – three generations – of fratricidal fighting. In Sierra Leone, development has prevailed over the state of emergency of 2001, despite the current chaos in neighboring Liberia. In the battle against AIDS in Uganda, collective efforts have succeeded in stabilizing the number of newly infected patients. The cameras, however continue to focus on the images of misery from the streets of Kampala, Luanda or Freetown, and this is a pity. The happy faces of healthy children, the joy experienced by a community emerging from the ravages of a recent war, the dignity and hope that come with restoring self-sufficiency; these are all images far more powerful, compelling, and representative than the images of misery that so frequently accompany the headlines. In fact, the resilience and strength to start afresh that these human beings embody is what spurs us on and drives of our teams in 41 countries to continue working with the over 4 million victims of hunger each year. Despite the good news, our optimism has been put to the test. Sadly, world hunger is increasing again after years of decline: the second half of the decade saw an increase of 18 million more people experiencing hunger. The number of undernourished in the world actually increased by 4.5 million per year between 1995 and 2001. Currently, 36 countries face serious food emergencies. Factors contributing to the changing numbers include economic growth, trade policies, demographic shifts, the HIV/AIDS emergency, drought, wars and lack of political will – but not lack of food. In 2002, Action Against Hunger continued to offer leadership in the ever-changing fight against hunger throughout the world. Our range of programs encompass the following: • •

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Direct humanitarian interventions that successfully save lives and end hunger by targeting those most affected (via therapeutic nutritional centers, emergency water supply programs, targeted food distribution, etc.) Post-emergency assistance to build self-reliance among families and communities (by building water infrastructure, carrying out health and hygiene education, implementing technical programs to increase food availability, building capacity of local health care systems, etc.) Technical research to increase the viability of Action Against Hunger’s programs (research in nutrition, water and sanitation, food security) ACTION AGAINST HUNGER - USA 247 West 37th Street New York, New York, 10018 Tel: 212 967 7800 Fax: 212 967 5480 Email: [email protected] Website: www.actionagainsthunger.org

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Educational efforts that bring crucial information about the realities of hunger to people of the United States (via partnerships with schools, the production of radio interview series, the biannual publication of Geopolitics of Hunger, the ongoing formation of pro bono partnerships with companies and professional volunteers, etc.)

The past year was filled with wonderful opportunities, challenges, and accomplishments. Some of AAH’s accomplishment highlights were: • • • • •

Providing assistance to over 1,645,000 beneficiaries in Uganda, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo through our nutrition, water and sanitation, health, and food self-reliance programs managed by Action Against Hunger (USA). Providing assistance to over 4 million beneficiaries through our partnership with Action Against Hunger headquarters in France, Spain, and the U.K. The success of the annual World Food Day Gala at the Harvard Club with honorary chairman, Frank McCourt Presiding over the NASDAQ Market Open, after which, Lucas Van den Broeck, our late executive director was interviewed by CNNfn. Implementation of a public education campaign on radio stations across the United States reaching an estimated 2 million listeners.

The following is an overview of Action Against Hunger’s income and expenses for the year ending December 31st, 2002. Total Revenue and Support: Program Expenses: Management and General Expenses: Fundraising Expenses: End of Year Net Asset Balance:

14,357,711 11,445,143 287,571 199,287 5,978,354

Action Against Hunger is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

ACTION AGAINST HUNGER - USA 247 West 37th Street New York, New York, 10018 Tel: 212 967 7800 Fax: 212 967 5480 Email: [email protected] Website: www.actionagainsthunger.org

How our funds are spent Each project has its own cost structure. Emergency programmes are the most expensive programmes in terms of logistical and personnel costs as they involve a rapid mobilisation of resources and an immediate deployment of qualified staff. We have to react quickly in order to save lives. Rehabilitation and structural development programmes are structured differently and are less costly. Their aim is the long-term sustainable transmission of knowledge and techniques. Monitoring at all levels in order to achieve optimal use of resources It is imperative that the management of financial resources with which we are entrusted meets our standards of transparency and accuracy. However, this in itself is not sufficient. All expenditures must also be justified and previously budgeted for. Each expense must provide guarantees of the following: • • •

Its relevance: each expense must contribute to achieving our objective – the fight against hunger and must meet optimisation standards. Great care is taken to obtain goods and services at a reasonable price. Its accuracy: through the reliability of accounting procedures and authorisation of expenditure. Its transparency: in order to merit the confidence of all our supporters and allow them to verify the quality of our resource management.

In order to guarantee these three principles, control mechanisms are in place at all levels, from country programmes to head office. Our finance departments regularly carry out internal controls and audits. Independent auditors carry out external audits on an annual basis in order to monitor the standard of our operations and report to the public authorities with whom we collaborate. Each Head Office is responsible for its own management. Annual financial audits both at Head Office and country programme levels are the responsibility of each Head Office’s Board of Directors. Appropriate use of funds We try to keep the organisation’s administration costs to a minimum in order to provide the guarantee of a reliable, responsible and professional organisation in the fight against hunger. However, we are unable to omit entirely such uses of funds, since: • Management transparency, control procedures and the accuracy of our financial reporting are dependent on professional and efficient financial and administrative management. • Head Offices not only provide essential support for the programmes but also play the vital role of building on experience, leading efficient research projects and responding to difficulties.

ACTION AGAINST HUNGER - USA 247 West 37th Street New York, New York, 10018 Tel: 212 967 7800 Fax: 212 967 5480 Email: [email protected] Website: www.actionagainsthunger.org

Human Resources • Decisive positioning by professionalism Action Against Hunger positions decisively by the professionalism of the men and women who work in the 40 countries where it is present. Human capital is principal in Action Against Hunger and for this nearly 6,000 men and women work from the different head offices in Spain, France, United Kingdom and the United States and in the projects shared out around the world. The Human Resources department works in the identification and selection of experts that guarantees efficient and rigorous action in the field, such that technicians specialised in different areas in the head office support the work of the fieldworkers. The professional profiles of the people that make up the organisation are very different, adapting to the requirements of each project, each area and each reality. Moreover, Action Against Hunger ensures that its entire staff receives prior training. Specific courses on their area of work guarantee quality results. Along with this, general training that ranges from humanitarian obligations to the necessary security regulations for working in zones of conflict assures efficient management. The success of our programmes depends on all of the above. • International vocation More than 500 fieldworkers and almost 5,000 national staff carry out programmes in more than 40 countries. Competence and technical expertise are essential, for which Action Against Hunger pays great attention to its selection procedure and training programmes. In order to rely on the best technicians it searches for the ideal candidates in different countries, constantly identifying and opening new reserves of human resources. The organisation’s international vocation is reflected in the international contribution of fieldworkers and head office staff between the four offices of Action Against Hunger: Paris, London, New York and Madrid. Between them there is close communication in order to identify the idea candidates for each situation. Far from closing frontiers, Action Against Hunger puts forward a professional development programme open to the five continents.

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Technical Resources The fight against hunger goes beyond simply distributing food. In order to fight hunger it is necessary to define, recognise and study thoroughly the necessary techniques adapted to the context in which we respond. The technical departments are the foundations of the knowledge and experience of our organisation. They carry out the essential role of training the teams before departure as well as while carrying out their work in the field. For all Action Against Hunger’s fieldworkers, the technical departments are the permanent reference throughout the whole implementation and development of their projects. The professionals that comprise these technical departments find themselves in the same core definition of our actions - to be able to provide the most professional and efficient response to the needs of the most vulnerable populations. In many cases, giving food to children is often not the best way to save them from malnutrition. For example, the fight against diarrhoea that is responsible for millions of cases of infant malnutrition requires adequate medical treatment and the guaranteed supply of drinking water for the child. The technical departments help understand the real causes of hunger and provide the relevant solutions. The fight against hunger is carried out through four complementary activities NUTRITION Saving the life of a child from severe malnutrition requires well-established therapeutic protocols with the aim of promoting the best existing treatment to reduce the risk of death, to cut the stay in the hospital and to facilitate the rehabilitation and complete recovery from malnutrition. It is also important to develop community nutrition strategies aimed at preventing malnutrition and taking advantage of local resources for good nutritional status. FOOD SECURITY Food insecurity is an underlying cause of malnutrition and mortality, and is a significant factor in the self-sufficiency and autonomy of families in the long run. Intervention in this area covers food distribution in crisis situations with the aim of increasing the availability of food supplies, family economic support, improvement in the factors of production and in the socio-economic and institutional contexts that affect household food security. WATER AND SANITATION Water is one of the most effective weapons against hunger. Access to safe drinking water, a good sanitation system and adequate sanitary conditions allow improvement in the state of health of communities and prevent the spread of diseases that cause malnutrition. Irrigation of fields allows food production to be increased by three, if not four, times in the same plot. HEALTH There is a vicious circle between disease and malnutrition. A malnourished child is more vulnerable to diseases than a well-fed child. A sick child often becomes the victim of malnutrition. It is therefore necessary to fight disease in order to combat hunger ACTION AGAINST HUNGER - USA 247 West 37th Street New York, New York, 10018 Tel: 212 967 7800 Fax: 212 967 5480 Email: [email protected] Website: www.actionagainsthunger.org

Countries of Operation Afghanistan After 23 years of war and three years of drought, Afghanistan is exhausted, faced with emergency nutritional and sanitation situations. This vulnerability is further exacerbated by persistent insecurity. •

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NUTRITION PROGRAMME Treatment of malnutrition in 17 therapeutic feeding centres Regular nutritional surveillance and follow-up Training of national staff (705 persons)

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FOOD SECURITY Weekly food distribution to 315,525 persons Seed and tool distribution to 52,566 beneficiaries HEALTH PROGRAMME

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Distribution of 5,884 health kits Vaccination for 38,861 women and 42,242 children Medical consultations Periodic treatment for intestinal deparasitisation Family planning, gynaecology and obstetric clinics

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WATER AND SANITATION Rehabilitation of drainage systems for used water and rain water Construction, control and maintenance of 313 water points 1,878 latrines constructed Hygiene education: 34,000 sessions and meetings with water committees

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1995 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Balkh, Sar-e-Pol, Kabul, Parwan, Kapisa, Bamian, Urzugan, Ghor provinces and cities of Kandahar, Kabul and Mazar FIELDWORKERS: Minimum of 25, and maximum of 42 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 1,100 FUNDING: ECHO, EU, PFDA. UNHCR, French government, Embassy of Great Britain, Swiss government, French regional collectives, UN NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 750,000 persons

Angola Action Against Hunger assists displaced people and refugees returning home after years of civil war. •

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NUTRITION PROGRAMME Treatment of malnutrition in therapeutic feeding centres for the displaced and resident populations Supplementary feeding programmes Nutritional surveys

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FOOD SECURITY Food distribution Special attention to the displaced population returning after the end of the conflict Support for food production and agricultural organisations

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Primary healthcare assistance

HEALTH PROGRAMME ACTION AGAINST HUNGER - USA 247 West 37th Street New York, New York, 10018 Tel: 212 967 7800 Fax: 212 967 5480 Email: [email protected] Website: www.actionagainsthunger.org

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Support for the Ministry of Health in the management of hospitals and health centres Vaccinations: more than 55,000 children vaccinated

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WATER AND SANITATION Emergency distribution for an estimated population of 100,000 persons Construction of water points Hygiene education

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1993 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Caconda, Chipindo (Huila), Ganda (Benguela), Menongue, Cuito Canavale, Mavinga (Cuando Cubango) and Matala districts FIELDWORKERS: 17 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 300 FUNDING: OCHA, Madrid Social Work fund, Dutch Co-operation, Canadian Co-operation (CIDA), OFDA, ECHO, EU NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 230,00 persons

Argentina Action Against Hunger intervenes in response to the severe economic crisis and rising poverty. •

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NUTRITION PROGRAMME Supply of food to local canteens, communal cookers Technical training Study of factors of vulnerability in the districts of intervention

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 2002 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Buenos Aires FIELDWORKERS: 1 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 5 FUNDING: Council of Galicia, Madrid Social Work fund, Action Against Hunger and private funds NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 2,500 persons

Armenia Action Against Hunger’s intervention aims to restore food security and improve the standard of living of those populations affected by poverty, human conflicts and natural disasters. •

MAIN ACTIVITIES • • • •

FOOD SECURITY Development of agricultural activities Support for the structure of co-operatives Seed and fertiliser distribution and technical support Prevention of food insecurity for the most vulnerable families

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1994 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Synunic region, Sisian and Goris districts FIELDWORKERS: 2 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 27 FUNDING: ECHO NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 2,600 families

Azerbaijan ACTION AGAINST HUNGER - USA 247 West 37th Street New York, New York, 10018 Tel: 212 967 7800 Fax: 212 967 5480 Email: [email protected] Website: www.actionagainsthunger.org

With the fall of the Soviet Union and the war with Armenia, Azerbaijan is faced with severe poverty. Action Against Hunger helps populations to restore their long-term food security. •

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FOOD SECURITY Improvement in living conditions for displaced populations by sustainable agricultural activities Support for farmers in crop and farming techniques. Training at community level to improve harvest and management

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 2000 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Agdabedi and Beylagan districts FIELDWORKERS: 1 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 13 FUNDING: Swiss Co-operation, BPRM NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 600 families

Bolivia Action Against Hunger intervenes in rural and suburban areas, mainly with ethnic populations in one of the poorest countries in Latin America. •

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FOOD SECURITY Improvement in living conditions for displaced populations by sustainable agricultural activities Support for farmers in crop and farming techniques. Training at community level to improve harvest and management

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 2000 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: La Paz district FIELDWORKERS: 2 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 13 FUNDING: Council of Galicia, EU, Spanish Cooperation, Iberdrola NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 600 families

Burundi After a long civil war, the democratic solution seems to have been found. Nevertheless, the humanitarian situation remains critical and insecurity persists. Action Against Hunger’s aim is to help the population to regain their autonomy through nutrition and food security programmes. •

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NUTRITION PROGRAMME • More than 2,500 children cared for in therapeutic feeding centres Training and technical support for 198 national staff and 2 fieldworkers Nutritional surveys in Ruyigi and Kayanza

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FOOD SECURITY Evaluations in Ruyigi and Kayanza Techinical support and distribution of seeds and farm animals, benefiting around 15,000 persons More than 1,500 livestock distributed

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1994 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Bubanza, Kayanza and Ruyigi provinces FIELDWORKERS: 10 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 263 BUDGET FOR 2002: 1,670,000 Euros ACTION AGAINST HUNGER - USA 247 West 37th Street New York, New York, 10018 Tel: 212 967 7800 Fax: 212 967 5480 Email: [email protected] Website: www.actionagainsthunger.org

NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 25,030

Cambodia Action Against Hunger works in a country troubled by many years of war and genocide. The north of the country is littered with mines and severe flooding is common. •

MAIN ACTIVITIES • • • • • •

WATER AND SANITATION Water supply in rural areas Construction and rehabilitation wells Hygiene education Flood prevention Post flood improvement in sanitary conditions Flood and disaster preparedness

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FOOD SECURITY Agricultural and livestock maintenance and development programmes

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1989 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Preah Vihear, Kampong Cham and Mondolkiri provinces FIELDWORKERS: 5 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 96 FUNDING: EU, Action Against Hunger NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 92,290 persons

Colombia Action Against Hunger supports populations that have been displaced by internal armed conflict as well as those that have remained in conflict zones. •

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NUTRITION/HEALTH PROGRAMME • Nutritional and sanitation programmes in mother and child centres and community housing Psycho-social activities for populations displaced by conflict Rehabilitation of child health centres in collaboration with health authorities

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FOOD SECURITY Community kitchens Agricultural support for self-sufficiency

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WATER AND SANITATION Rehabilitation of water systems in schools Hygiene education

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1998 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Alto Sinú, San Jorge (Cordoba district), Montes de María (Sucre district), Fundación, Aratacata (Magdalena district) FIELDWORKERS: 1 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 35 FUNDING: ECHO, Swiss Development Cooperation NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 24,000

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Democratic Republic of Congo Progress to peace has been very uneven: confrontations between government forces and militias continue in certain zones of the country. More than half the population do not have access to drinking water. •

MAIN ACTIVITIES

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Focus on malnutrition in therapeutic and supplementary feeding centres

FOOD SECURITY PROGRAMME - Agriculture and fresh water fishing - Rehabilitation of irrigation systems - Seeds, farm tools and supplies distribution - Soya crop cultivation - Support for fish and agriculture co-operatives - Technical training in fish and agriculture - Demostration agricultural plots - Cassava production HEALTH PROGRAMME - Support to one hospital and 21 health centres - Epidemiology monitoring (cholera and measles outbreaks) WATER AND SANITATION PROGRAMME - Supply of drinking water to all health centres - Supply of drinking water to an area of nine communities - Support for the Water Commissions - Training in emergency response (prior to cholera outbreaks) LAUNCH OF MISSION: 1996 LOCATIONS: Uvira, Fizi, Shabuna (southern Kivu province), Moba (northern Katanga), Kinshasa, Equateur (Boende, Mondombe, Bolonga, Lolonga, Mompoko), Lubumbashi, Malemba Nkulu NUMBER OF FIELDWORKERS: 28 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 520 NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 895,000 persons FUNDING: ECHO, OFDA, UN, EU, DFID, Canadian Cooperation, WFP, FAO, UNICEF, OCHA

East Timor Action Against Hunger has been supporting the transition process and return of refugees, laying the basis for future development in this small country. •

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NUTRITION/HEALTH PROGRAMME Nutrition training for 152 health staff Workshops and creation of teaching tools for nutritional training

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WATER AND SANITATION Improvement of water supply systems for 190 communities and 97schools Creation of committees for good water management Hygiene education and promotion in 1,250 schools ACTION AGAINST HUNGER - USA 247 West 37th Street New York, New York, 10018 Tel: 212 967 7800 Fax: 212 967 5480 Email: [email protected] Website: www.actionagainsthunger.org

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1999 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Ermera, Mantuto, Manufahi FIELDWORKERS: 11 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 140 FUNDING: ECHO, OTI, Action Against Hunger, UN NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 50,000

Ethiopia Action Against Hunger intervenes in a complex context of chronic food insecurity caused by severe climate conditions, under-exploited agricultural potential, progressive depletion of natural resources, political inertia, as well as the effect of recent conflicts and ethnic hostilities. •

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NUTRITION PROGRAMME Nutrition surveys in the Awash delta

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FOOD SECURITY Support for the establishment of veterinary community care services and supplies of specific medicines Transfer of early warning systems to local NGOs Animal health training for more than 200 national staff

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WATER AND SANITATION Rehabilitation of wells and traditional pumps Construction of new wells Support for the management of water points Water distribution by mobile tanks at times of drought

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1985 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Afar and Ogadén regions FIELDWORKERS: 10 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 84 FUNDING: UNICEF, French government, CAPE, Action Against Hunger NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 46,300

Georgia After reaching independence, social and economic problems emerged. Action Against Hunger aims to reduce the dependency on food aid through implementing sustainable agricultural activities. •

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FOOD SECURITY Support for food production for self-consumption Support and reinforcement of national structures Support for gender equality Integration of local refugee population

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1995 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: western Georgia, Samegrelo region FIELDWORKERS: 4 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 31 FUNDING: UNHCR, BPRM, ECHO, World Bank NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 1,800

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Guatemala Chronic food insecurity and malnutrition motivate the mission in this country affected by poverty and climate change. •

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NUTRITION PROGRAMME • Therapeutic and supplementary feeding centres Nutrition surveys and evaluations Training and consultancy for the Ministry of Health in designing a National Nutrition Strategy

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FOOD SECURITY Seed and fertilizer distribution Training and agricultural techniques and management Construction of handmade irrigation systems Distribution of food for work Rehabilitation of community infrastructure

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WATER AND SANITATION Conditioning of water points and fitting in water treatment systems for irrigation Rehabilitation and extension of water distribution systems Construction of handmade irrigation systems Sanitary training and promotion

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1998 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: San Marcos, Jutiapa and Jalapa provinces FIELDWORKERS: 5 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 86 FUNDING: Spanish Cooperation, ECHO, regional government of Navarra (Spain) NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 40,000

Guinea Action Against Hunger helps those who found refuge in camps in Guinea as a result of the conflicts in the West African region. •

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NUTRITION PROGRAMME • Community nutrition Training and sensitisation of mothers in identification, treatment and prevention of child malnutrition Nutritional monitoring and follow-up Identification and treatment of severe and moderate malnutrition

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FOOD SECURITY Conditioning of wetlands and analysis of food security situation Control and follow-up of food distribution for refugees

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WATER AND SANITATION Response to emergency situations: supply of water Construction of wells and sanitation in refugee camps Borehole drilling Hygiene education

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1995 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Kissidougou, Gueckedou, Nzerekoré and Lola regions FIELDWORKERS: 15 ACTION AGAINST HUNGER - USA 247 West 37th Street New York, New York, 10018 Tel: 212 967 7800 Fax: 212 967 5480 Email: [email protected] Website: www.actionagainsthunger.org

NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 329 FUNDING: ECHO, UNHCR, BPRM NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 104,000

Haiti One of the poorest countries in the world, Haiti experiences chronic social, economic and health conditions. •

MAIN ACTIVITIES WATER AND SANITATION

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Provision of drinking water Hygiene education

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SUPPORT PROGRAMME FOR STREET CHILDREN Working with street children between 13 and 18 years old Social reintegration by informal education and professional training Support to local initiatives and organisations Agreements with public authorities

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1988 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Northwest region, Artibonite province, central region and Puerto Príncipe FIELDWORKERS: 2 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 33 FUNDING: UNICEF, compaines, Action Against Hunger NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 23,000

Honduras Action Against Hunger helps isolated and vulnerable rural communities in a country hampered by environmental, social and economic weaknesses. •

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FOOD SECURITY Maximisation and diversification of agricultural production: family gardens, improvement of traditional crops, poultry raising, irrigation crops Environmental protection to limit the impact of natural disasters through soil conservation works and reforestation Constitution of rural banks for the valuation and capitalisation of agricultural production

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WATER AND SANITATION Fitting of infrastructure for water and basic sanitation Hygiene education Personal technical training

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LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1998 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Danlí, Choluteca FIELDWORKERS: 4 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 37 FUNDING: Barcelona city council, regional government of Navarra (Spain), Spanish Cooperation, ECHO, EU NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 13,350

Indonesia Action Against Hunger carries out economic revitalisation activities, food security and sanitation programmes and socio-economic surveys. ACTION AGAINST HUNGER - USA 247 West 37th Street New York, New York, 10018 Tel: 212 967 7800 Fax: 212 967 5480 Email: [email protected] Website: www.actionagainsthunger.org

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FOOD SECURITY Food and seed distribution to displaced population Evaluation of level of food security and protein deficiency Support for micro-projects for production: farms, fishing, small businesses

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Distribution of hygiene kits Rehabilitation of wells Construction of latrines

WATER AND SANITATION

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1998 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Ambón, Ternate (Molucas) FIELDWORKERS: 10 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 70 FUNDING: OTI, USAID, WFP, WFP, Dutch Cooperation, Australian Cooperation, Action Against Hunger NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 130,000

Ivory Coast Action Against Hunger intervenes to help the displaced population mainly in refugee camps in the west of the country after the political crisis. •

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NUTRITION PROGRAMME • Attention to and treatment of malnutrition in nutrition centres Technical training and consultancy Nutrition evaluation

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FOOD SECURITY Distribution of 176 tonnes of food for 143,000 families Evaluation and reports in urban and rural areas

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 2002 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Bouaké FIELDWORKERS: 6 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 80 FUNDING: ECHO, WFP, Action Against Hunger NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 143,100 persons

Kenya The country is coming out of a food crisis and recovering slowly. The programmes of assistance for the population are combined with longer term projects. •

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NUTRITION PROGRAMME • Anthropometric nutritional surveys and causal analysis Supplementary feeding centres

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HEALTH PROGRAMME Improvement in infrastructure of clinics and health centres

FOOD SECURITY Programmes of work for food Strengthening of local capacity Improvement in infrastructure of piping and access to drinking water Construction of latrines and sanitary education

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1992-1994. New programme started in September 2001 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Moyale, Mandera FIELDWORKERS: 4 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 35 FUNDING: UNICEF, EU, Action Against Hunger NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 57,300 Kosovo Action Against Hunger supports local management structures and the improvement in social programmes for the poorest. • • • • •

MAIN ACTIVITIES COMMUNITY CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Technical support to the authorities for the follow-up and improvement of Social Assistance Programmes for poor families through financial assistance Support capacity-building of Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare Production of “The Road Ahead” magazine that promotes social and economic development directed to peace and reconciliation Transfer of activities

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1998 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Kosovo FIELDWORKERS: 2 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 3 FUNDING: DFID NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 400,000

Laos Action Against Hunger helps minorities living in mountainous areas that are at risk of being resettled in plains with no real planning being made to improve their lives. •

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FOOD SECURITY Vaccination of more than 3,500 livestock in Kalum district Evaluation in 19 localities to determine the needs of the population

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WATER AND SANITATION Water programme: construction of wells, location of water sources Hygiene education Training of national staff in equipment maintenance

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1991 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Sekong and Luang Namtha provicnes FIELDWORKERS: 5 ACTION AGAINST HUNGER - USA 247 West 37th Street New York, New York, 10018 Tel: 212 967 7800 Fax: 212 967 5480 Email: [email protected] Website: www.actionagainsthunger.org

NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 85 FUNDING: ECHO, EU, Belgian Cooperation, Action Against Hunger NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 14,500

Liberia After more than four years of internal conflict, the situation in Liberia has deteriorated into a humanitarian crisis. Action Against Hunger assists the affected populations that have no access to water or food. •

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NUTRITION PROGRAMME Treatment of severe and moderate malnutrition in children Integration of nutritional centres in state health infrastructures Training of national staff

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FOOD SECURITY Distribution of 32 tonnes of food Distribution of seeds in 20 communities Contribution (material and training) to rural associations Food security surveys of refugees and local population

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WATER AND SANITATION Distribution of drinking water in camps for displaced persons Rehabilitation of water supply systems in health centres

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1990 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Montserrado, Bong and Grand Gedeh FIELDWORKERS: 11 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 230 FUNDING: ECHO, EU, PTS, PRM, Canadian Cooperation, Swiss Cooperation, Action Against Hunger NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 24,000

Macedonia Food distribution and improvement in the water network have eased the situation of the populations affected by the conflict. •

MAIN ACTIVITIES FOOD SECURITY

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Food distribution in zones of conflict

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WATER AND SANITATION Programmes for improvement in water network and sanitation Creation of new water points

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1999 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: the whole country FIELDWORKERS: 3 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 27 FUNDING: EU, DFID NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 8,500

Malawi

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Extremely poor and affected by drought in 2002, Malawi recently faced a severe food crisis. Action Against Hunger developed nutrition programmes for under-nourished children under the age of 4 and assists farmers who face considerable uncertainties. •

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NUTRITION/HEALTH PROGRAMME Treatment of children under five years of age with severe and moderate malnutrition Development of national protocols for therapeutic food and anthropometric surveys

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FOOD SECURITY Training for farmers in techniques in agricultural exploitation and crop diversification Technical support for the Vulnerability Evaluation Committee in monitoring food security Analysis of causes of food insecurity

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 2002 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: The whole country FIELDWORKERS: 8 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 40 FUNDING: EU, Reuters Foundation, CARE, UKJAID NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 10,000

Mali Action Against Hunger supports vulnerable populations affected by high levels of poverty and recurrent droughts. •

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NUTRITION PROGRAMME Training in nutrition for medical and sanitation personnel Community sensitisation programme Initiating and assisting nutritional activities in community health centres Nutritional support for Gao hospital

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HEALTH PROGRAMME Continuous training of technicians for improving monitoring Training and assistance for those responsible for management of medication

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FOOD SECURITY Community funds to finance infrastructure and economic development Support for production, storage and commercialisation Income generating activities for women

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WATER AND SANITATION Construction of infrastructure: wells, cisterns and pumping systems Use of teledetection systems Training in resource maintenance and management Hygiene education

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1996 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Gao, Kidal, Bamako FIELDWORKERS: 9 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 139 FUNDING: USAID, EU, OFDA, regional government of Navarra (Spain), Norwegian Cooperation NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 111,000

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Mongolia Action Against Hunger assists the vulnerable population suffering from extreme food insecurity due to drastic economic reforms and recurrent weather disruptions. •

MAIN ACTIVITIES • • • • •

FOOD SECURITY Food distribution to vulnerable population Community canteens Support for vegetable gardens Microcredit Support for cooperatives of shepherds and cattle breeders

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 2001 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Ulan Bator, Bayan Ülgil FIELDWORKERS: 1 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 9 FUNDING: French Cooperation, Action Against Hunger NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 15,000

Myanmar (Burma) Action Against Hunger carries out food and sanitation programmes in aid of ethnic minorities. •

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Nutritional surveys

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Training for traditional midwives Distribution of 100 midwifery kits

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FOOD SECURITY Support to vulnerable families through microprojects of employment and income generation

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WATER AND SANITATION Installation of 400 water points Construction of 3,000 latrines Creation of water and hygiene committees

HEALTH PROGRAMME

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1994 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Rakhine state FIELDWORKERS: 14 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 209 FUNDING: ECHO, EU, French Ministry of External Affairs, British and Japanese Cooperation, Action Against Hunger NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 168,750

Nicaragua Action Against Hunger’s aim is to improve the food security and the nutritional situation of the most vulnerable populations, and to mitigate the consequences of natural disasters. •

MAIN ACTIVITIES

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FOOD SECURITY Legal advice for legalisation of property and resolution of local land-related conflicts Diversification of agricultural activity through installing irrigation systems for families and communities Livestock diversification projects Establishment of a Food Security Observatory

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WATER AND SANITATION Supply of water and basic sanitation infrastructure Hygiene and sanitation education

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1996 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Somoto FIELDWORKERS: 2 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 35 FUNDING: CAM, UKJAID, LA CLAU, EU-PRRAC, Spanish Cooperation NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 10,607

Niger In a climate of social and economic instability, difficult weather conditions have caused structural food insecurity. • MAIN ACTIVITIES NUTRITION/HEALTH PROGRAMME • Infant malnutrition survey • AIDS sensitisation campaigns •

FOOD SECURITY Support for the production and diversification of agricultural products

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Construction of water works Construction of latrines

WATER AND SANITATION

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1997 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Bilma FIELDWORKERS: 3 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 23 FUNDING: EU, Madrid Social Fund (Spain), French and Canadian Cooperation, UNICEF, Food Crisis Committee NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 12,000

Pakistan Affected by the war in Afghanistan, Pakistan has been destabilised by a massive influx of refugees, creeping impoverishment, and a severe drought in the south. •

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NUTRITION PROGRAMME • Nutritional surveys in Afghan refugee camps Malnutrition risk reduction in Loralai district

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WATER AND SANITATION Rehabilitation of water systems and construction of wells in Afghan refugee camps Prevention of displacement of populations affected by drought

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GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Islamabad, Quetta, Loralai, Mislim Bagh FIELDWORKERS: 4 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 26 FUNDING: ECHO, UNHCR, Action Against Hunger NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 40,000

Palestinian Territories Action Against Hunger intervenes among vulnerable rural populations in the difficult context of the IsraeliPalestinian conflict. •

MAIN ACTIVITIES • • • •

FOOD SECURITY Vulnerability study Distribution of livestock to 366 families for breeding, milk production, cheese and yoghurt Distribution of hens Creation of family kitchen gardens

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WATER AND SANITATION Construction of tanks to collect rainwater Construction of water treatment plants Tank rehabilitation

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 2002 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Tubas (Cisjordania) FIELDWORKERS: 4 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 12 FUNDING: ECHO, Madrid Social Services (Spain) NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 400 families

Philippines Action Against Hunger helps displaced people to resettle. Some of these people have been displaced several times as a result of internal conflict. •

MAIN ACTIVITIES HEALTH PROGRAMME • Community pharmacies

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Social training for communities Training of national staff

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FOOD SECURITY Revitalisation of agricultural production capacity for 5,000 displaced families Improvement in food security for 2,500 households Agricultural diversification Training of women and young people in different responsibilities Rehabilitation of schools Construction of fish-farms Microcredit

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WATER AND SANITATION Creation of water committees Improvement in water pipe systems Construction of latrines and incinerators Hygiene education ACTION AGAINST HUNGER - USA 247 West 37th Street New York, New York, 10018 Tel: 212 967 7800 Fax: 212 967 5480 Email: [email protected] Website: www.actionagainsthunger.org

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 2000 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Centre of Mindanao and town of Vigán (Luzón) FIELDWORKERS: 6 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 41 FUNDING: EU, Spanish Cooperation, Terrasa district council NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 28,000

Russian Federation (Chechnya, Ingushetia) After three years of war in Chechnya, intensive bombing has been replaced by a hidden war that has ravaged the civil population. Many Chechens fled to neighbouring Ingushetia. Both republics are in need of humanitarian assistance. •

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FOOD SECURITY Food distribution for the most vulnerable people Distribution of food specifically for children between 6 and 24 months

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WATER AND SANITATION Equipment for obtaining drinking water in the camp for displaced persons in Ingushetia Hygiene education Distribution of 1,000 water storage kits and 205 sanitation kits

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1998 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Chechnya, Ingushetia FIELDWORKERS: 5 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 39 FUNDING: ECHO, Action Against Hunger, Dutch Cooperation NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 35,000

Sierra Leone After eight years of civil war that devastated the country, peace agreements have been signed, followed by elections. Action Against Hunger assists the return of displace people. •

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NUTRITION/HEALTH PROGRAMME Therapeutic and Supplementary Feeding Centres Assistance to national health structures Specialist technical training Nutritional surveys

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FOOD SECURITY Food security surveillance programme Distribution of 10,000 kits with seeds and farming tools

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WATER AND SANITATION Programme of water supply and sanitation in refugee camps and for the local population Construction of 216 latrines Hygiene education Rehabilitation of wells

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1991 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Freetown, Bo, Makeni, Kailahun ACTION AGAINST HUNGER - USA 247 West 37th Street New York, New York, 10018 Tel: 212 967 7800 Fax: 212 967 5480 Email: [email protected] Website: www.actionagainsthunger.org

FIELDWORKERS: 15 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 348 FUNDING: ECHO, EU, OFDA, UNICEF, Action Against Hunger NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 122,373

Somalia Violence between clans and political factions continue despite on-going peace talks. Action Against hunger, one of the few NGOs present in the country, assists the extremely vulnerable populations. •

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NUTRITION PROGRAMME Treatment of severe and moderate malnutrition in Therapeutic Feeding Centres

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HEALTH PROGRAMME Prevention and treatment of cholera Vaccination of more than 1,000 people

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FOOD SECURITY Distribution of food rations to more than 7,000 people Evaluations of the nutritional situation in various districts

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Rehabilitation of wells Hygiene education

WATER AND SANITATION

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1992 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Benadir, Bakool and Gedo regions FIELDWORKERS: 16 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 200 FUNDING: ECHO, OFDA, UNICEF, British Cooperation, Action Against Hunger NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 117,000

Sri Lanka Whilst negotiations for peace are in process between the government and the Tamil Tigers, Action Against Hunger helps populations to regain their livelihood and to return to their native land. •

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Specialist training

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FOOD SECURITY Nutrition and food security surveys Distribution of 4,850 kits for home vegetable gardens, for some 24,250 beneficiaries Programme of animal distribution for 1,400 beneficiaries Distribution of basic tools for returned population

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WATER AND SANITATION Installation of more than 300 water points Construction and rehabilitation of 260 latrines Training for committees for water point maintenance Hygiene education

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GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Jaffna, Trincomalee FIELDWORKERS: 19 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 40 FUNDING: ECHO, EU, French Cooperation, Action Against Hunger NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 37,000

Sudan Peace talks have allowed the civil population better access to humanitarian support, but such assistance remains insufficient in many areas. Millions of people remain displaced as negotiations to end 20 years of conflict enter a critical phase. •

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NUTRITION PROGRAMME 2 Therapeutic Feeding Centres and 6 Supplementary Feeding Centres Monitoring of malnutrition with regular nutrition surveys Training on monitoring of malnutrition for UK, international NGOs and development agencies Health and nutrition training

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Monitoring of food security Seed and tool distribution Distribution of fishing equipment Technical agricultural training

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WATER AND SANITATION Monitoring of water situation and sanitation Hygiene education and promotion

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAMME Distribution of non-food kits for emergency (blankets, utensils, mosquito nets, etc) to internally displaced persons

FOOD SECURITY

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1990 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Alto Nilo, Bahr El Ghazal FIELDWORKERS: 12 FUNDING: ECHO, OFDA, UNICEF, TAF NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 240,000

Tajikistan After a civil war, the country has stabilised but still faces widespread poverty. •

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HEALTH PROGRAMME • Reinforcement in quality of rural medical services Improvement in access to sanitary services through specialist visits, free consultations for pregnant women and children under five years of age Distribution of medical equipment and sanitary kits

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NUTRITION PROGRAMME Control of malnutrition through Therapeutic and Supplementary Feeding Centres Collaboration with Ministry of Health for improvement in treatment and prevention of malnutrition

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FOOD SECURITY

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Seed distribution to vulnerable families Microprojects Promotion of local initiatives Veterinary services

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WATER AND SANITATION Rehabilitation of irrigation channels Rehabilitation of water infrastructure in the villages

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1998 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Khatlon region (19 districts) FIELDWORKERS: 8 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 320 FUNDING: UN, CARE< EU NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 282,000

Uganda 17 years of existing conflict is flaring up once again in the north, involving a third of the country and displacing more than a million people for whom access to basic services is becoming increasingly difficult. •

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NUTRITION PROGRAMME Treatment of malnutrition in Therapeutic and Supplementary Feeding Centres Monitoring of malnutrition with regular nutrition surveys

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Monitoring of food security

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HEALTH PROGRAMME Supply of water (bore holes and rehabilitation of wells) Organisation and training of Water and Sanitation Committees Construction of latrines Periodic treatment of intestinal deparasitation Hygiene and sanitary education

FOOD SECURITY

LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 1995 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Acholiland, Gulu FIELDWORKERS: 7 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 60 FUNDING: ECHO, OFDA NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 750,000

Zimbabwe Around 700 persons benefit from the nutrition programmes in this African country. •

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LAUNCH OF PROGRAMME: 2002 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Manicaland province FIELDWORKERS: 2 NUMBER OF NATIONAL STAFF: 5 FUNDING: CIDA, Action Against Hunger NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 680

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List of donor acronyms AECI – Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional, Spanish Co-operation BPRM – Bureau for Population, Refugees, and Migration (U.S. Department of State) CIDA – Canadian International Development Agency DFID – Department for International Development (UK government) ECHO – European Community Humanitarian Office EU – European Union FAO – Food and Agriculture Organisation (United Nations) OCHA – United Nations Office for the Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs OFDA – Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance PRRAC – Regional Rehabilitation Programme for Central America (European Union) SDC – Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation UKJAID – UK Jewish Aid and International Development UN – United Nations UNHCR (HCR) – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNICEF – United Nations International Children’s Fund USAID – The United States Agency for International Development WFP – World Food Programme (United Nations)

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The Board as of December 31st 2002 CHAIRMAN Burton K. Haimes

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION Partner, Thelen Reid & Priest LLP

DIRECTORS Joseph G. Audi Henri Barguirdjian Raymond Debbane Lucas vas den Broeck Yves-André Istel Ketty Maisonrouge Frank McCourt Robert W. Rudzki Jacques Serba Patrick Seigler-Lathrop

President and CEO, Bank Audi USA President, Graff USA President, The Invus Group, Ltd. Executive Director, Action Against Hunger - USA Senior Advisor , Rothschild, Inc. President, Ketty Maisonrouge & Company, Inc. Pulitzer Prize Winning Author (Honorary Board Member) President, KIBAN Corporation Honorary President. Action Contre la Faim Chairman and CEO, PSL

ADVISORS Christian Blanckaert Harold Bornstein Sabine Cassel Hamilton Fish Michael Golden Iman Achim Moeller Edward M. Sermier Ronald Waldman Jessica Weber

President & General Director, Hermes Vice President, Charles H. Greenthal & Co. Patron and Philanthropist President, The Nation Institute Professor of Medicine, University of Aberdeen President, Impala - Iman Cosmetics Curator, Achim Moeller Fine Art Ltd. VP, CAO, and Corporate Secretary, Carnegie Corporation Professor, School of Public Health, Columbia University President, Jessica Weber Design Inc.

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