23-05-2025
Action Against Hunger Appoints Five New Board Members To Help Address the Global Hunger Crisis
Published by Action Against Hunger.
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2025 /3BL/ - Action Against Hunger, a nonprofit leader in the global movement to end hunger, is pleased to announce the appointment of five new board members to its US Board of Directors. The appointees share a passion for Action Against Hunger's vision of ending hunger in our lifetimes, and they will further enhance the board's expertise in finance and technology. They will have an instrumental role in helping the organization address the global hunger crisis, navigate widespread humanitarian aid cuts, and uphold our commitment to supporting vulnerable communities around the world.
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Action Against Hunger operates in 59 countries and reaches over 21 million people each year with lifesaving programs that address both immediate needs and root causes of hunger, ensuring long-term impact. The organization has an exemplary track record of transparency and governance practices; it holds 17 years of the highest-possible 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest independent charity evaluator.
New appointees' expertise in finance and technology reaffirm Action Against Hunger's commitment to sound fiscal management and innovation as crucial mechanisms for maximizing the impact of the organization's work. They join a well-rounded board whose range of expertise encompasses topics including food systems, public health, health policy, sustainability, sustainable development, communications, and biotechnology.
Existing board members include Ray Debbane (Chair), Thilo Semmelbauer (Co-Chair), Sylvain Desjonqueres (Co-Chair), Dr. Charles Owubah (Secretary and Chief Executive Officer), Christophe Duthoit (Treasurer), Mitra Best, Patrick Cogny, Yves-André Istel, Alain Karaoglan, Jess Kwong, Ketty Pucci-Sisti Maisonrouge, Amy Schulman, Robert Spatt, Karim Tabet, Sandra Tamer, and David Van Zandt.
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Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 21 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across over 55 countries, our 8,900 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.
