Policy on mental health and child care practices

The mission of Action Against Hunger is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations such as conflict, war and natural disaster.

From crisis to sustainability, Action Against Hunger tackles the underlying causes of malnutrition and its effects. By integrating our programmes with local and national systems, and through advocacy and research, Action Against Hunger further ensures that short-term interventions become long-term solutions.

Action Against Hunger’s global technical strategy is based on and adapted from the UNICEF conceptual framework of the causes of malnutrition, and takes into account the immediate, underlying and fundamental causes that determine the nutritional status of individuals and populations. A number of technical sectors (nutrition, medical, water-sanitation and public hygiene and food security) work together to provide the best possible response to the specific needs of populations in different contexts and ensure an integrated fight against malnutrition.

Action Against Hunger’s intervention policy in child care practices and mental health is part of Action Against Hunger’s global strategy and contributes to the fight against hunger.