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ActionAid backs solutions to mitigate food insecurity threats
“The vulnerability in the North includes the threat of floods, prolonged droughts, rising temperatures, unreliable rainfall, severe windstorms and other climate-related emergencies which are already
Earthquake survivors see huge spikes in food prices - urgent funding is needed in Syria to help to replenish food stocks
Spikes in food prices in north-west Syria are leaving earthquake survivors in further need of humanitarian assistance. There are reports of shortages of food items including wheat flour and
Charity delivers urgent medical care to survivors as reports of those injured reaches nearly 100,000
ActionAid is responding to the aftermath of the Turkey Syria earthquake by providing medical support through mobile health units in northwest Syria.
It’s reported that around 12,000 people in
Community Risk Communication: Young Urban Women Movement leading the way
“I am glad that I joined other youth to share knowledge on COVID-19 with people living in deprived areas. It was a great task, but we were able to spread information to a lot of people who otherwise
Communities face risk of waterborne diseases, as overnight flooding wreaks havoc on north-west Syria
“We are worried to see communities devastated by the earthquake facing fresh concerns of a cholera outbreak and other waterborne diseases. Without access to clean water and toilets, survivors will be
Women and girls among most affected by Turkey Syria earthquake, says humanitarian organisation ActionAid
ActionAid says the situation for women, girls and marginalised communities in the aftermath of the Turkey Syria earthquake is becoming increasingly alarming.
With reports that many families will
ActionAid joins hundreds of organisations to demand 'Our Future is Public’
In 2021 Research by ActionAid, Public Services International, and Education International found that IMF austerity cuts in just 15 countries between 2016 to 2021 blocked the recruitment of over three
‘Deadliest year’: Nearly 40 children among over 230 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces and settlers in 2022
ActionAid is deeply concerned about the increasing attacks and excessive use of force imposed by Israeli forces and settlers against Palestinians, particularly the impact this is having on women and
ActionAid Ghana calls for an increase in budgetary allocation to the Education Sector
The outlook for basic education especially is troubling, with an average annual expenditure growth set at only three per cent which is well below the expected rate of inflation. Without increased
Ghanaian Civil Society Call on Private Lenders to Cancel External Debt
In the statement the signatories: “welcome Ghana’s suspension of most external debt payments until creditors agree to cancel enough debt to make it sustainable.” They point out that the high-interest