The Race Against Hunger
A sports and solidarity challenge that mobilizes thousands of students each year to fight global hunger with Action contre la Faim.
The biggest school charity event to fight against hunger!
Every year, over 260,000 supportive students, 1,200 committed schools, and nearly 3 millions euros are raised to fight hunger.
- An all-in-one project, free of charge and accessible to all schools.
- Personalized support throughout the project from the Action against Hunger Youth Project Manager in your region.
- Educational resources to raise students’ awareness about global hunger.
- A charity run to raise funds and take concrete action.
1. Registration:
Fill out the form and receive the materials and resources needed to organize your project (educational resources, awareness materials, posters, bibs, etc.).
2. Awarenes-raising:
A member of Action against Hunger comes to your school to discuss the issue of hunger with students, using the example of a specific country and testimonies from its people. In 2026, the funds raised will be used to finance our programs in the Central African Republic.
3. Finding Sponsors:
After the session, students take action by raising awareness among their friends and family and inviting them to sponsor their race. Each sponsor commits to donating for each lap completed by the student during the race.
4. Charity Run:
On the big day, students participate in a fun and festive sporting event, organized according to each school’s capabilities. The more they run, the more they help!
5. Collecting Donations:
After the run, every student collects donations from his sponsors according to the number of laps completed. The funds are then gathered by the school and sent to Action against Hunger to support its initiatives.
Who can organize the Race against Hunger?
Whether you’re a teacher or a student, you can organize the race at your school!
- Teaching Staff (teachers, head teachers, school counselors) → An all-in-one project to raise awareness and mobilize students.
- Committed students (Green Ambassadors, School Council Members, solidarity clubs) → A concrete way to take action in your school.
Have a question? Contact our team for assistance with your project.
FAQ – Your questions, our answers
We’ll support you every step of the way with a detailed guide and materials adapted to your school.
From elementary to high school, all educational institutions can take part in the project.
Fill out the online form to receive all the information. You’ll get your educational kit with all the necessary materials. We’ll help you organize your project!
Registrations are open until January 31, 2026. After this date, feel free to contact us.
Awareness sessions are held in March and April. Your Youth Project Manager will contact you to schedule the session.
Each school chooses its own date and place.
Once the race is over, donations are collected and sent directly to Action against Hunger to support their initiatives in countries where hunger is a major issue.
They fund Action against Hunger’s programs, in particular those set up this year in the Central African Republic.
Contact our team for assistance every step of the way.
Join the movement!
- A real Impact: The funds collected help finance Action against Hunger’s programs and assist the most vulnerable populations. In 2024, nearly 3 million euros were raised!
- A highlight for the School Community: The race mobilizes students, teachers and school staff around a collective action of solidarity.
Explore our other Youth Projects
- Drawing against Hunger – Where creativity meets solidarity!
- My Action against Hunger – Engage your students with charity challenges.
Visit our dedicated school projects page.
Accredited by the Ministry of National Education on 09/14/2021. Recognized as a youth and popular education organization on 07/11/2023.