starvation

February 1, 2019

UN report shows increase in conflict-driven hunger

The situation in the eight places in the world with the highest number of people in need of emergency food support shows that the link between conflict and hunger remains all too persistent and deadly, according to a new report from the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Food Programme.
December 1, 2018

Foodbanks, the Irish Famine, and Poor Law reforms

Foodbanks expect more people than ever to need their help this Christmas, but MPs who support the policies which created such need are shamelessly using it for seasonal photo opportunities.
November 11, 2018

UN urges States with influence to end starvation and killing in Yemen

The UN says those who supply arms have the power or influence to stop the starvation and killing of civilians.
September 14, 2018

Military action in Yemen threatens food supplies for millions of children

Save the Children is deeply worried for the welfare of 4.2 million children in Yemen on the brink of starvation.
February 13, 2018

Syrian ceasefire imperative amid 'desperate' conditions, says Christian Aid

Christian Aid has joinded the UN in calling for an immediate ceasefire in Syria to allow medical evacuations and humanitarian work to proceed.
June 26, 2017

Poverty, mysticism, action and the occasional bottle of wine

One of the first things Pope Francis said on his election four years ago was to wish that the church would be “a poor church for the poor”.
June 21, 2017

Christian Aid warns of East Africa hunger crisis

East Africa’s hunger crisis will reach catastrophic proportions without immediate action from the global community, Christian Aid has warned.
March 16, 2017

Christian Aid urges world leaders to end suffering in Syria

With ongoing bombardment in and around Damascus and countless people trapped in besieged areas throughout Syria, Christian Aid has asked world leaders to act now to end the horrors, and reaffirms its call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire.
March 13, 2017

UN aid chief urges global action as famine threatens four countries

Returning from Kenya, Yemen, South Sudan and Somalia – countries that are facing or are at risk of famine – the top United Nations humanitarian official has urged the international community for comprehensive action to save people from simply “starving to death.”
November 30, 2016

Faith groups call for government and UN to act on Aleppo

The UN has warned mass starvation in Aleppo is a real prospect if aid is not allowed in. As the city comes under further bombardment and food is about to run out, Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Sikh and Hindu faith leaders have called on the UK Government to act.