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Afghanistan Earthquake: Solidarity Statement from ActionAid International Directors Forum
On 22nd June, a deadly earthquake in Afghanistan took away the lives of more than 1,000 people. ActionAid Country and Executive Directors offer their sincere condolences to the bereaved families and
ActionAid responds as thousands left homeless after earthquake in Afghanistan
Following a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan, which has killed at least 1000 people, injured more than 1500, and affected around 30,000 more, ActionAid is providing lifesaving support to the
ActionAid prepares to support thousands in flood-ravaged parts of Bangladesh
Heavy rains have caused severe flash-flooding in north-eastern Bangladesh, disrupting transport and communications networks, clean water facilities, and devastating communities. ActionAid Bangladesh
ActionAid reacts to Bonn Climate Negotiations
As UN climate negotiations in Bonn wrap up, Teresa Anderson, global lead on climate justice for ActionAid International says:
ActionAid prepares to support thousands in flood-ravaged parts of India
Heavy rains have caused severe flooding in north-eastern India, leading to mudslides and flash floods, destroying tens of thousands of hectares of crops, and devastating communities. ActionAid
ActionAid concerned about mass displacement of Palestinians in Masafer Yatta
Palestine - On the 74th anniversary of Nakba (Catastrophe), which marks the mass dispossession and displacement of 750,000 Palestinians from their lands in 1948, ActionAid warns that displacement of
New research: Local food and fuel prices more than triple in some of the world’s most at risk communities
The cost of food, fuel and fertiliser in some of the world’s poorest communities is soaring, with families spending double, triple and in some cases nearly four times what they were paying before
Launch of factsheets with sustainable solutions to finance education
Launch of three factsheets with sustainable solutions to finance education
IMF’s persistent push for austerity reckless in face of Ukraine conflict and looming food crisis
ActionAid urges governments to resist advice to tighten public spending as Spring meetings expose huge gulf between IMF’s progressive rhetoric globally and actions on the ground in the countries
Ukraine Crisis: How we're working with partners
ActionAid is working with local partners to support people fleeing Ukraine.
