IHG is committed to providing assistance and financial backing to Action Against Hunger's nutrition projects, particularly emphasizing screening efforts aimed at detecting signs of malnutrition in children at an early stage.


IHG Hotels & Resorts, a prominent player in the global hospitality industry, is pleased to announce a new multi-year collaboration with the international non-governmental organization Action Against Hunger. This partnership aims to bolster the organization's vital efforts in addressing food insecurity and hunger affecting millions worldwide.

Current estimates indicate that one in three individuals globally faces uncertainty regarding their next meal, a situation exacerbated by poverty, conflict, inefficient food systems, and climate change. IHG has consistently championed initiatives to enhance food security through its extensive network of hotels in over 100 countries, while also engaging in disaster relief and skills training, as part of its commitment to positively impact the lives of 30 million people through its Journey to Tomorrow responsible business strategy.

For many years, Action Against Hunger has been at the forefront of preventing, identifying, and treating hunger. Its acclaimed screen, treat, and sustain program operates across East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Europe. IHG will provide support and funding for Action Against Hunger’s nutrition initiatives, particularly focusing on screening programs aimed at detecting early signs of malnutrition in children and delivering potentially life-saving treatment through local community outreach. Additionally, IHG will work to raise awareness of this pressing issue among millions of guests globally, offering them the chance to contribute IHG One Rewards points to the cause, effective immediately. For instance, a donation of 10,000 points can facilitate the screening of approximately 124 children for malnutrition, a crucial initial step toward the necessary care, while an average of 7,500 points can provide a malnourished child with nutritious food for six weeks, aiding in their recovery.

Elie Maalouf, CEO, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said “Food sits at the heart of our hotels and hospitality, nourishing people and communities, and yet sadly we know it remains in desperately short supply for millions of people, despite enough being produced to feed everyone on the planet.  

This is a problem the world can solve if societies, organisations and businesses work together. IHG Hotels & Resorts is proud to partner with Action Against Hunger on their life saving work, in addition to the many other long-standing partnerships we have with incredible charities in local markets. Collectively we want to help create lasting change in a world where people are nourished, always welcome, and always respected.”

Ashwini Kakkar, Chair, Action Against Hunger International Network, said, “While hunger is a widespread challenge, for the first time in human history, we have the ability to end chronic hunger for everyone, for good. Realising that vision will take bold action and we are grateful for IHG’s will, wisdom and leadership in advancing this vital cause. Hunger makes it harder for hundreds of millions of people around the world to learn, work, dream and realise their full potential. IHG’s generous support will help advance our work to create a world where every life is well nourished.”    

As part of IHG’s purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good, this work will complement existing partnerships IHG and its hotels have in many local markets that together aim to strengthen the food system in a community – from providing training and tools to reduce food waste, to diverting surplus food to those in need. Existing partnerships focused on food security for IHG include local foodbanks, No Kid Hungry in the US, OzHarvest in Australia and Too Good To Go in Europe.