Action Against Hunger
Global humanitarian organization taking decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger
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Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organization that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger.
Mission
To see a just, fair and sustainable world in which everybody enjoys the right to a life of dignity and freedom from poverty and oppression, achieved through work on social justice, gender equality, and poverty eradication.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesAction Against Hunger was founded in 1979 in France by a group of doctors, scientists and writers, and now runs humanitarian programs against hunger in many countries including Sierra Leone.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in Sierra LeoneConcerns
· None foundGiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Action Against Hunger with a partial profile.
- Established in 1979, it predates 84% of the charities in Sierra Leone GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 75% of the 469 charities in Sierra Leone it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. View this cohort
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAction Against Hunger is a disaster relief nonprofit based in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Action Against Hunger has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 49 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in Sierra Leone is 48/100.
Action Against Hunger is located in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.
Action Against Hunger is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, based in Sierra Leone.
Action Against Hunger is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Sierra Leone nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organization that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger. Action Against Hunger is a disaster relief organization based in Sierra Leone. The organization was founded in 1979.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sierra Leone under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Action Against Hunger is listed in Sierra Leone. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Action Against Hunger is listed in Sierra Leone. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Action Against Hunger Assesses Earthquake Impact and Humanitarian Needs in Venezuela - fundsforNGOs News
Action Against Hunger Is Assessing the Situation on the Ground in Venezuela - Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger and partners tackle cholera outbreak - Action contre la Faim
Exclusive designs revealed to raise funds - Action Against Hunger
Donate to our Ebola Response Appeal | Make a donation - Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger to Screen Award-Winning Films at "Nourishing Hope" Evening, Featuring Director Arielle Knight and New York Premiere of With Grace - Action Against Hunger
Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Action Against Hunger
New Figures on Hunger in Sudan: Nearly 19.5 million people are Facing High Levels of Acute Food Insecurity - Action Against Hunger
Pierre de Villeméjane Joins Action Against Hunger Board of Directors - Action Against Hunger
Food insecurity in Lebanon - Action Against Hunger
Activity timeline
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How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.
Most common causes in Sierra Leone
Causes charities work on most.
Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · Lead officer named
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1979
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Action Against Hunger
- What is Action Against Hunger?
- Action Against Hunger is a disaster relief nonprofit organization based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organization that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger.
- When was Action Against Hunger founded?
- Action Against Hunger was founded in 1979.
- Who leads Action Against Hunger?
- Timothy Murungi.
- Where is Action Against Hunger located?
- Headquartered in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.
- Is Action Against Hunger trustworthy?
- Action Against Hunger has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Action Against Hunger's website?
- https://www.actionagainsthunger.org/
- Are donations to Action Against Hunger tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sierra Leone under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.