Created in 1979, Action contre la Faim (ACF) is a non-governmental organization that fights against hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principals- independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency - has been part of its identity for 35 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of under-nutrition, particularly during and after emergency situations linked to conflicts or natural disasters. Action contre la Faim focuses its actions on 5 main areas of expertise: nutrition and health – healthcare  and care practices - food security and livelihoods – water, sanitation and hygiene – advocacy. In 2014, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 13.6 million people in more than 46 countries worldwide.