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Action Against Hunger (ACF International) – NGO Profile (Nigeria)

About the Organization
, also known as ACF International, is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to ending hunger and malnutrition. Founded in 1979 in France, ACF provides life-saving assistance to communities affected by conflict, disasters, and chronic food insecurity, focusing on nutrition, food security, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and advocacy.

Presence in Nigeria
ACF International has been active in Nigeria since 2010, primarily addressing malnutrition and emergency food insecurity in conflict-affected regions of the North-East, including Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states. The organization operates stabilization centers, health programs, and community-based nutrition initiatives, often targeting internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable host communities.

Mission and Approach
ACF’s mission is to save lives by preventing and treating malnutrition, promoting sustainable food security, and strengthening community resilience. The organization combines emergency response with long-term interventions, emphasizing evidence-based approaches, local partnerships, and community empowerment.

Core Areas of Intervention

• Nutrition and Health:
  Treatment of severe acute malnutrition in children and vulnerable populations, through inpatient and outpatient therapeutic programs, as well as maternal and child health services.
• Food Security and Livelihoods:
  Provision of food assistance, agricultural support, and capacity building to improve access to sustainable food sources.
• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH):
  Rehabilitation of water points, hygiene promotion, and sanitation interventions to prevent waterborne diseases such as cholera and diarrhea.
• Emergency Response:
  Rapid humanitarian assistance during crises, including displacement, flooding, and conflict, with distribution of essential household and nutrition items.
• Advocacy and Capacity Building:
  Engaging communities and local authorities to strengthen preparedness, nutrition awareness, and sustainable local solutions.

Geographic Reach
ACF International operates mainly in the North-East of Nigeria (Borno, Yobe, Adamawa), with interventions in high-need communities affected by insurgency and displacement.

Partnerships and Collaboration
ACF collaborates with UN agencies, donors, government ministries, and local NGOs to ensure coordinated humanitarian response and maximize impact.

Careers and Opportunities
ACF frequently recruits for roles such as nutritionists, program managers, WASH specialists, and field coordinators. Opportunities are available for both national and international staff through ACF’s official recruitment platforms and humanitarian job portals.

Focus Areas – Action Against Hunger (ACF International, Nigeria)

• Nutrition & Health
• Food Security & Livelihoods
• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
• Emergency Response
• Advocacy & Capacity Building