Gemma Ghiglia

Action against Hunger

Born in Milan, Italy in 1990, I’ve always showed a great interest in the world. While growing up, I’ve started turning this interest into thoughts and words for the Università Statale di Milano’s newspaper – which I ran from 2012 to 2016 –, VICE Italia, WU Magazine, The Submarine and New Life Radio.

I joined Action against Hunger in 2017, where I’m Head of communications and press office.

In my spare time I ride my bike and collect ugly sunglasses.

Favorite quote:

"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." (Ralph Waldo Emerson)

Last article

A toilet will save us

Access to basic sanitation helps combat malnutrition, violence and the spread of life-threatening diseases. For World Toilet Day, Action Against Hunger tells us about its importance for sustainable development.

All articles

Hunger creates conflict, conflict creates hunger

NGO Action against Hunger explores the link between hunger and conflicts, in figures. A vicious circle that must be broken.

Breastfeeding or formula milk, a choice between a child’s life or death

Nei paesi in via di sviluppo l’uso del latte artificiale può essere un rischio per i neonati. Nella settimana mondiale per l’allattamento materno, l’ong Azione contro la fame lancia una campagna per la libertà di scelta dei genitori.

World Refugee Day. In fleeing violence and hunger they’re facing the biggest humanitarian crisis of our time

The countries hosting the most refugees aren’t the wealthy, Western ones. An overview by NGO Action Against Hunger reminds us that refugees and internally displaced people are far from being safe.

Yemen, the story of a broken country after 3 years of war

Yemen has entered its fourth year of conflict. 3 out of 4 people in the country need humanitarian assistance and more than 8 million, mostly children, are on the verge of starvation. Action against Hunger outlines a grim picture.