CREATING A
HEALTHIER INDIA
Our goal is to foster a thriving nation by enhancing the nutritional well-being of both children and mothers.
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CREATING A
HEALTHIER INDIA
Our goal is to foster a thriving nation by enhancing the nutritional well-being of both children and mothers.
About Us
At Action Against Hunger, we drive change from the ground up, aiming to cultivate a healthier world.
Since inception in 1979, our work has impacted the lives of 21 Million individuals through a network of 9,000 humanitarian professionals across 59 countries. In India, our operations from the grassroots upwards, are focused on taking decisive action to create a healthier nation.
In India, we are one of the few NGOs focusing specifically on maternal and child health with various nutrition-sensitive and nutrition-specific interventions. Our teams engage with communities in remote and hard-to-reach areas, identifying and addressing nutritional challenges in children. We empower mothers and families with knowledge and awareness so they can see their children grow up strong and for whole communities to prosper.
We operate in 1,312 villages in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Gujarat.
OUR INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
LOCAL EXPERTISE, GLOBAL REACH
More than 95% of our staff come from the communities we serve.
OUR STORIES
Showcasing the heart of the matter through the people associated with us.
Seeds of Hope: How a Nutri-Garden Changed Sakshi’s Life
Mangesh Ramesh Medha and his family live in Tadachi Machi, a small tribal village in Jawhar taluka, Palghar district, with a population of 203. Their primary occupations are agriculture and labor. Mangesh’s daughter, Sakshi (name changed), was born weighing 2.5 kg. Due to the family’s financial struggles, Sakshi’s parents had to migrate for work, leading […]
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Breaking the Cycle of Undernutrition: Mehrun’s Recovery Journey
When Mehrun Sheikh (name changed) was enrolled in Action Against Hunger’s program, she weighed just 5.2 kg—classified as a child with Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM). Her family struggled to provide a balanced diet, unaware of the importance of diverse food groups and proper hygiene practices. Through continuous counseling sessions by the team, her mother learned […]
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Skin-to-skin miracles: The Power of KMC and Family Support
The Makwana family, originally from Saurashtra, now resides in a rented house in Moraiya village, Sanand Block, Gujarat. Their experience of welcoming preterm twins in the seventh month of pregnancy was fraught with fear, particularly due to the loss of their first baby before birth. Upon the birth of the twins, concerns were amplified as […]
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Empowering Community Health Officers: Building Capacity for Sustainable Impact!
Community Health Officers (CHOs) are a new cadre of paramedical staff posted at Health and Wellness Centres. They act as a facilitator for ensuring timely provision of primary health care to the community. They act as a facilitator for ensuring timely provision of primary health care to the community.
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A Journey of Hope and Resilience
In Malpur village of Vadali block in Sabarkantha, a Community Based Event (CBE) called “Mamta Divas” was taking place, dedicated to maternal and child health. Alongside Community Health Officers (CHO) and Frontline Workers (FLWs), the team from Project Vruddhi — an initiative of Action Against Hunger — participated in supportive supervision during this event.
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Exclusive Breastfeeding: Ensuring Healthy Growth of a Child
On October 30, 2023, a dedicated team from Project Vruddhi, an initiative by Action Against Hunger, alongwith Frontline Workers (FLWs) conducted joint home visits of identified families in Dedhrota village of Himmatnagar in Sabarkantha.
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Supporting Mothers: Bansi Offers Fish at 50% Discount to Pregnant and Lactating Women
In the heart of Dharni Block, Maharashtra, Anita Dilip Sawalkar’s journey with pisciculture not only transformed her family’s livelihood but also became a beacon of community support. For six years, Action Against Hunger has been dedicated to uplifting 39 villages, focusing on nutrition, health, food security, and education. In February 2023, they introduced a Fish Farming Project in collaboration with Jaljeevika, aiming to bolster Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) in the region.
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Sharda’s Journey: Triumph Over Malnutrition in Sathe Nagar
In the heart of Sathe Nagar, during a routine check-up at Anganwadi 148, a young girl named Shraddha Kamble was assessed for her nutritional status. Her measurements indicated she was suffering from moderate acute malnutrition (MAM). The community mobilizer attempted to explain MAM to Shraddha’s mother, who did not understand Hindi. Fortunately, Shraddha’s aunt, fluent in the language, conveyed the information effectively.
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Anshula’s Journey: Navigating Health Challenges and Empowering Families
In August 2023, at Anganwadi in Govandi, Maharashtra, 11-month-old Anshula Shaikh (name changed) was assessed and found to have low weight compared to her height by a Community Mobilizer (CM) from Action Against Hunger.
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From Despair to Hope: Kishan’s Journey in Gram Chaurakhadi, Madhya Pradesh
Gram Chaurakhadi is nestled along the banks of a river, near the border of Madhya Pradesh, and is surrounded by mountains on all sides. The village is predominantly inhabited by the Sahariya community.
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An Action Taken For Nutrition: Read Mayawati’s resilient story towards a Healthier Tomorrow.
In the remote village of Doondabar, Rajasthan lies a close-knit community of the Shahariya tribe, heavily reliant on the forest, agriculture, and daily labor for their sustenance.
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From Despair to Recovery: The Inspiring Journey of Prema – A Tale of Community Mobilization, Collaboration, and Triumph Over Malnutrition
The case story of Hiral (name changed) is a testament to the dedication and effectiveness of community mobilizers like Tejas Korada, and the collaborative efforts of Action Against Hunger India…
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Empowering Change: Shaneen Sheikh’s Inspirational Journey in Maternal and Child Healthcare Advocacy
Shaneen Sheikh’s (name changed) journey in Nehru Nagar slum became an inspiring case study for the dedicated team working on maternal and child healthcare…
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How Anganwadi workers and field team of Project Vruddhi helped Sara adopt better food practices for her child Zarine
Optimal nutrition is essential for a child’s growth and development in the first two years of life. Exclusive breastfeeding for six months and continued…
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Action Against Hunger helps save the life of a newborn through collaboration and perseverance in rural India.
Sunil Patil works as a community mobilizer for Action Against Hunger India, and during his field visit to Chinchutara, he came across a newborn baby’s lactating mother…
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Overcoming Breastfeeding Challenges: How Action Against Hunger’s Intervention Saved a Newborn’s Life
Sheila (name changed) gave birth to a baby boy at Sadrabadi Primary Health Centre (PHC). Both the mother and the child were healthy. Sheila was discharged…
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Overcoming Fear and Prioritizing Nutrition: A Community Mobilser’s Journey with Usmana Shaikh
Kirtiratna Kharat is working with Action Against Hunger as a Community Mobiliser (CM). During one of her home visits, she found Usmana Shaikh (name changed)…
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Overcoming Tragedy: The Story of Rupa Seth’s Journey to Motherhood
Rupa Seth (name changed), 22, resides in Nehru Nagar, Andheri, Mumbai. Her husband is the sole breadwinner in the family and works for a private company…
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Overcoming Adversity: How Prema’s Community and AAH Mobilisers Helped Her Through a High-Risk Pregnancy
Prema (name changed), a married woman, lives in Keshvi, Dhudhiya village, with her five children and husband. The remote location and lack of transportation in her region…
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The Transformational Journey of Raji Bai Sehriya: Empowering a Panchayat in Rajasthan
Suwans Panchayat is the largest panchayat in Kishanganj block of Baran district in Rajasthan. It covers around 14 villages and is situated 36 km from the sub-district headquarters….
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A Journey Of Perseverance
My name is Ranjeeta Rajbhar, and I hail from Mumbai. About half a century ago, my grandfather and father, then a child, migrated from Banaras to Mumbai, and since then, my immediate family has been residing here. I was born and brought up in Bainganwadi, Mumbai. Unfortunately, my father had to drop out of school […]
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Towards A Malnutrition Free Palghar
I am Sanjay Barf, hailing from Mokhada in Palghar, Maharashtra. My family comprises of my wife, parents, six siblings and two children. After completing my BA in Palghar, I realized that the lack of employment opportunities in the region necessitated further studies. Therefore, I pursued my MA, becoming the first member of my family to […]
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Young Heroes At Ecole Mondiale World School
The malnutrition crisis faced by vulnerable families has been exacerbated by the Covid19 pandemic. Due to limited access to services and no source of income, their future is uncertain. Our organization is collaborating with the state Governments of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan to address this crisis. We have already distributed monthly food rations to […]
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A Personal Journey Of Revelation And Learning
My name is Shringar Bedi, I hail from a middle class family from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. I am a full time professional in the humanitarian space and a full time mother. I currently work with Action Against Hunger on preventing and treating malnutrion in children. One of the key messages in our prevention-based model is […]
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The Road To A Career Calling
I am Isha Rangnekar and from my very childhood in Mumbai, India, I have always been intrigued by and distressed at the same time by the life children lived on the streets and in the slums of Mumbai. Intrigued by their survival mechanism and distressed by the yawning contrast between their lifestyle and mine. This […]
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Monitoring Health Through Technology
The key to successfully treating malnutrition in children is early detection. Timely treatment and corrective measures can prevent irreversible damages and growth delays that acute malnutrition results in. But often this can be tricky due to multiple factors. Delay in reaching remote families and human error in conventional way of measurements is often an issue, […]
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Helping Communities Fight Malnutrition
My name is Shailja Patil and I was born and raised in Nepanagar (Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh). When I was in 6th grade, my father, who was a farmer, passed away. Since then my mother and elder brother ran the household and made sure my two siblings and I completed our education. My mother found employment […]
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For Our Children
My name is Thakurlal Koli and I am from Baran, Rajasthan. I live in a large, joint family of 13 members which includes my parents, 2 children, wife, my three younger brothers and their families as well. My father is a farmer and while my mother has been a homemaker, she lends my father a […]
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Dr. Nilambari’s Transition From Rural To Urban Health
I am Dr. Nilambari Salunkhe. I was born and raised in Mumbai. I completed my degree in Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery from MUHS, Nashik University followed by Masters in Healthcare Management. Over the last decade I worked extensively in private as well as public health systems with a focus on healthcare administration. Through […]
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Being A Parent During The Covid-19 Crisis
For 25-year-old Asma Sayyed, her pregnancy had taken quite a toll on her health even as she and her husband Ghulam Moinuddin were struggling with the economic impact the pandemic had on their lives. Before the pandemic hit, Moinuddin had a small factory setup where he and his workers embroidered dresses and frocks. He was […]
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The Guiding Light
In all folklores, there’s always someone who stands up in times of need, bends the story arc and is celebrated as the hero. 3 year old Aasu from Palghar found her hero and her light, both literally and metaphorically, in her own sister, Roshni. Aasu’s mother passed away when she was 1 and with her […]
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Standing up when it matters
Sangeeta Ghodeswar, a community mobiliser from Govandi, Mumbai and in her mid-thirties, is a single mother dealing with the anxiety and stress that comes along with the pandemic. She single-handedly manages her household and the upbringing of her daughter who is currently pursuing her primary online classes. The pandemic has affected her mental health she […]
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OUR IMPACT AGAINST HUNGER
FY 2023-24
POPULATION REACHED
6,90,264
VILLAGES REACHED
1,312
Children Screened
69,213
Pregnant and Lactating women reached
44,425
Government Frontline Workers trained
5,749
Home Visits
90,816
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