At least 1,600 people have died and 14 million have lost homes or livelihoods. ActionAid is on the ground now, with a massive relief effort. We urgently need donations to supply food, shelter and clean water.
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ActionAid doesn't just tackle the effects of poverty.We also change what keeps people poor.
ActionAid improves people’s lives every day. But we know that’s not enough. So we work relentlessly to change whatever is keeping them trapped in poverty.This means we have a better chance of ending poverty for good.
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ActionAid Mozambique says that unrest in Mozambique’s capital Maputo - following the government’s move to increase the price of bread by 30% - underlines the need to improve food security.
The latest ActionAid reports show that the people whose lives have been devastated by the floods will need long term support to deal with the emotional impact of losing relatives and friends, their homes and livelihoods.
ActionAid are planning for the long-term, making sure that children can get back to school and hardworking mothers like can restore their livelihoods.
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Angelina Jolie has just spent 2 days in Pakistan in her role as UN Goodwill Ambassador to appeal to the international community for more help. The United Nations has appealed for $460 million to h ...
Dominic Eagleton, Policy Officer First the good news: Marks & Spencer told us that it will use a method for paying workers a living wage that was developed by ActionAid and professor Doug Mill ...Javeria Malik, ActionAid Pakistan Comms Officer A month ago, Layyah witnessed deluge, destruction and despair. As waters recede and people move back to their ravaged villages, more challenges awai ...minimise
We’re looking for people to volunteer with us at local events, fetes and festivals - starting with the Camden Green Fair - this summer. Could it be you?
What is it? A unique opportunity to take part in a challenging run and gain first hand experience of ActionAid’s work.
When is it? 18 - 25 November 2010
Fundraising target: £2,600
Registration fee: £300
