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26 Apr 2021

One year on: How I will be spending Ramadan during the ongoing Covid pandemic

One year on since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold, Muslims around the world are marking another Ramadan quietly.  Find out how ActionAid's ...

Tanbina Choudhury

Philanthropy and Partnerships

31-year-old Nilufa and her daughter Tasfia received food packages from ActionAid when the Covid-19 pandemic hit Bangladesh. Photo: Bishu Chakraborty/ActionAid

14 Apr 2021

Earth Day: 8 ways to fight climate change

Find out what Earth Day on 22nd April is about, and see how you can fight climate change and make a difference to the planet and its people with ...

Arsheen Qasim

Digital Communications

Halwo is a farmer in Somaliland affected by climate change and the repeated cycle droughts. Photo: Daniel Jukes

24 Mar 2021

Covid-19: a year on, women's rights have been set back

Women’s History Month is usually a time to celebrate women's rights movements, and renew our efforts to advance women's rights. This Women's History M...

Anne Quesney

Senior Women's Rights Advocacy Adviser

Francisca, 29, has received support from ActionAid following conflict in Mozambique during the pandemic. Photo: ActionAid

19 Mar 2021

8 weird and wonderful facts you didn’t know about cycling

Whether you're a roadie, newbie, Boris biker, a fixed-gear freestyler or a Shoreditch hipster cyclist - here are some fun facts that you probably...

Hollie Pycroft

Digital Communications

Theresa (left) and her friends were given bikes by ActionAid so they could travel to school safely in northern Ghana. Photo: ActionAid

18 Mar 2021

“Until women are safe”: how ending violence is possible

The events of this month have awakened a conversation on how to stem the tide of violence and harassment that women face on a daily basis. We mus...

Lee Webster

International Development Policy and Practice

Maureen, 22, is a member of a women's network working to end violence against women in Kenya. Photo: ActionAid

17 Mar 2021

World Water Day: everything you should know

On World Water Day, we explore the unavoidable link between water and climate change. Find out when it is and what it means to mark this imp...

Arsheen Qasim

Digital Communications

Children in Pursat, Cambodia travel to school on boats during the wet season. Photo: Cindy Liu/ActionAid

One year on: How I will be spending Ramadan during the ongoing Covid pandemic

Earth Day: 8 ways to fight climate change

Covid-19: a year on, women's rights have been set back

8 weird and wonderful facts you didn’t know about cycling

“Until women are safe”: how ending violence is possible

World Water Day: everything you should know

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