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Karim is a man from southern Lebanon living with Down’s syndrome. Karim learned about Action Against Hunger’s Cash-for-Work programme, which has given him renewed sense of focus, security and well-being.

Gaza: 75 per cent of the population still suffers from acute hunger despite the ceasefire

Aliya’s story – one which is not an exception, but a reality for tens of thousands of mothers in Gaza who are raising their children while displaced, hungry, exhausted, and isolated from support systems

"There is a huge difference between barley and real medical intervention, I am so thankful for the help."

“This biogas unit has become a part of my home; I take care of it just as it takes care of me."

The ceasefire has been violated thousands of times. Since it came into effect, Lebanon has seen almost daily drone strikes and air incursions.

Almost a year after the ceasefire was agreed, many farmers in southern Lebanon are still unable to access their land due to displacement, ongoing Israeli attacks and soil contamination.

Lebanese 25-year-old Amina Muhammad Ali is pregnant, and barely able to eat. Her Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) measured just 210mm—an indication of moderate acute malnutrition.

When the team of Action Against Hunger visited 14 month old Alaa, his Mid-Upper Arm Circumference was within normal range, but dangerously close to malnutrition.

Action Against Hunger, funded by the Syria Humanitarian Fund (SHF), has provided cash assistance to families in Syria who have members with disabilities. Samaher’s family was one of them.

By the end of September, almost 2,000 children and women affected by malnutrition were under treatment in Aleppo.

Today’s announcement of a ceasefire agreement offers a long-awaited flicker of respite. Action Against Hunger stresses the urgency of transforming this lifesaving opportunity into a permanent ceasefire.