About Action Against Hunger in Nigeria

Action Against Hunger (also known as Action Contre la Faim, ACF) is an international humanitarian organization with decades of experience fighting hunger and malnutrition. Its mission is to save lives and build resilient communities through nutrition, health, clean water and sanitation, livelihoods, emergency relief, and advocacy.

History & Presence in Nigeria

Began operations in Nigeria in 2010 to address chronic malnutrition, particularly in the north.

Expanded rapidly in response to conflict, displacement, and food insecurity in the northeast, northwest, and flood-affected areas.

Today, it is one of the key humanitarian actors providing large-scale support across the country.

Geographic Focus

ACF’s programs focus mainly on high-need states, such as:

Borno and Yobe (northeast): Conflict, displacement, and high malnutrition rates.

Sokoto (northwest): Health, nutrition, WASH, and emergency response.

Jigawa and Kano: Partnerships with state governments on food security, social protection, and health systems.

Other flood-affected and displaced communities nationwide.

Core Areas of Work
Program Area Examples of Activities
Nutrition & Health Screening and treating malnutrition, maternal and child nutrition support, strengthening health facilities.
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Building and rehabilitating water points, solar-powered systems, latrines, and hygiene promotion.
Food Security & Livelihoods Supporting farmers, livestock keepers, and small businesses with tools, training, and grants.
Cash Assistance Direct cash transfers and vouchers to help households cover essential needs.
Emergency Response Rapid deployment of water, food, shelter kits, and hygiene supplies in crises.
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Psychological first aid, counselling, and community support groups in displacement settings.
Advocacy & Systems Strengthening Working with government on social protection, nutrition policies, and monitoring systems.
Impact

Reaches millions each year with nutrition, health, WASH, livelihoods, and emergency aid.

Supports dozens of health facilities with staff, supplies, and community mobilization.

Runs community-based initiatives like “Porridge Moms,” where women learn to prepare affordable, nutritious meals for children.