West Africa food crisis
Drought has led to a devastating food crisis in West Africa's Sahel region. 13.4 million people are vulnerable, with over 1 million children at risk of severe malnutrition.
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ActionAid welcomes Prime Minister’s announcement to host World Hunger summit during Olympics
Today at Prime Minister’s Question Time, David Cameron made a long-awaited announcement that he would be holding an event to discuss global hunger when world leaders are visiting London for the Olympics.
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Education Aid investigated in new government report – what ActionAid thinks
ActionAid welcomes the evidence in today's report from the Independent Commission for Aid Impact that UK aid is getting more children into school. But everyone should share concerns about the quality of education that many children are receiving.
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NATO Chicago Conference: act now on women’s security in Afghanistan, says ActionAid
2011 was the worst year for civilian deaths in the 10 years since international troops entered Afghanistan.
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Want to volunteer at Beach Break Live, Lounge on the Farm or NASS festival?
Student Seed are looking for music festival volunteers and will donate to ActionAid if we find them some!
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Food to eat - or food for fuel?
Pro-biofuel campaigners promote 'Drive Aid' on the streets of London, wanting to put food into cars instead of mouths. Do you agree with them? Watch our spoof video and find out more.
Watch the videoThroughout Africa, Asia and the Americas, ActionAid is helping poor families provide food, education and a future for themselves and their children. Our campaigns help change the unfair rules that keep people trapped in poverty.
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