Policy

Covid-19 in the Horn and Eastern Africa – Policy Briefs

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact on already fragile livelihoods and unstable economies in the Horn and East Africa. These policy briefs outline the impact of the pandemic in the region, and include a call to action to governments, donors, the un system and key actors.

Section: COVID-19 COVID-19 Advocacy Technical
Type: Briefing Case study Policy

Disaster Risk Management for Communities

This policy emphasises joint proactive action addressing the risk, and reactive action addressing the impact of natural and man-made disaster with a special focus on undernutrition.

Section: Technical
Type: Policy

Enhancing climate resilience and food & nutrition security

This policy examines how climate change exacerbates undernutrition, how Action Against Hunger is responding to climate change, and the core principles of Action Against Hunger’s responses.

Section: Technical
Type: Policy

Gender Minimum Standards

The purpose of these minimum standards is to provide measurable and verifiable standards, in line with the Gender Policy and Toolkit (2014).

Section: Key Documents Technical
Type: Policy

Nutrition Security Policy

This policy was developed to provide a comprehensive framework for mobilization and action of Action Against Hunger and its partners in our fight against undernutrition.

Section: Technical
Type: Policy

Policy on mental health and child care practices

Action Against Hunger’s Mental Health and Care Practices policy.

Section: Technical
Type: Policy

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Policy 2018

Established in 1979, Action Against Hunger is a Non-Governmental Organization advocating for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene as essential determining factors of nutrition and health for children under five, and basic conditions for survival, dignity, autonomy of populations and individuals affected by crises.

Section: Technical
Type: Policy