All Emergency Features
Haiti Earthquake: Stories from the Frontline
Jan 19, 2010
The Destramy family was already living below the poverty line before the earthquake struck. Now they have no home, no food and just water from the stream.
ActionAid Sending Emergency Response Team to Haiti
Jan 13, 2010
The poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, Haiti, needs your help after a powerful earthquake rocked the nation late Tuesday afternoon. Your donation today will directly help Haitians struggling with the 7.0 earthquake's aftermath.
ActionAid Sending Emergency Response Team to Haiti
Jan 13, 2010
A massive, catastrophic earthquake hit Haiti late yesterday, leaving tens of thousands without food, water or shelter.
Old and Young Residents Suffer During India’s Drought
Nov 9, 2009
Many of Chandauli’s farming families have been displaced from their homes. However, not everyone can leave.
ActionAid Responding to Typhoon Ketsana in Vietnam
Oct 2, 2009
ActionAid is helping thousands of people left homeless after Typhoon Ketsana hit Vietnam killing nearly 100 with many more missing.
Northeast Brazil Faces Heaviest Rainfall in Two Decades
Sep 17, 2009
ActionAid is working in Brazil to help poor communities adapt to climate change while also dealing with recent flooding.
Repairing the Scars of Conflict
Aug 4, 2009
ActionAid is working in the Democratic Republic of Congo to equip widows and women with disabilities with the skills and confidence to persevere in a country rife with violence.
ActionAid Delivering Aid to 500,000 People Displaced by India Flooding
Jul 17, 2009
ActionAid is on the ground in India delivering aid to those displaced by recent flooding in the state of Assam.
Cyclone Displaces Hundreds of Thousands of People in India and Bangladesh
May 26, 2009
After Cyclone Aila slammed into parts of coastal Bangladesh and eastern India on May 25, ActionAid is on the ground working to get aid to hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the storm.
Brazilian Floods Displace 300,000 Residents
May 13, 2009
ActionAid is on the ground working with Brazilians displaced by the latest deluge that has destroyed their crops and water supplies.
Malalay: A Pakistani Girl Speaks Out in Swat
May 11, 2009
Malalay lives in Swat. She was a gifted student and aspired to become a doctor. The Taliban shut down her school and now she raises her voice to ask for peace - and to demand her right to learn.
Millions of Kenyans at Risk for Hunger During Latest Drought
Mar 19, 2009
ActionAid is on the ground assisting the estimated 10 million Kenyans at risk for hunger this season due to the ongoing drought that has destroyed crops.
Finding Hope in Conflict through Women’s Hands
Mar 2, 2009
Conflict between Kusasi and Mamprusi tribes in Bawku, Ghana, has driven a wedge between community members. With ActionAid's support, women from the community are gathering to plot a peaceful road ahead for the village.
On the Ground in Gaza: Building on a Fragile Peace
Jan 26, 2009
More than 18,000 people are in need of food and shelter in Gaza. ActionAid is on the ground, providing food, sanitary kits, sheltering materials, and other necessities to familes whose homes were destroyed during the bombings. Learn how you can help.
ActionAid Working to Combat Zimbabwe's Cholera Outbreak
Jan 12, 2009
On the ground in Zimbabwe, ActionAid is working with communities impacted by the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the recent cholera outbreak. Here are two stories of women dealing with the crisis.
Humanitarian Response in Congo Under Strain
Nov 14, 2008
ActionAid is preparing to ramp up its support to scores of people in the Congo fleeing ongoing violence. The number of displaced people soared with 60,000 arriving at one camp alone. The influx has places a heavy burden on humanitarian aid, ActionAid International warns.
Picking up the Pieces in Haiti after Gustav, Hanna and Ike
Sep 10, 2008
Hurricanes Gustav and Hanna struck Haiti within a week of each other,and were quickly followed by Hurricane Ike, bringing floods and devastation to the already struggling country. ActionAid is there, providing food, water, shelter and emergency medical supplies while working to build the capacity of communities across Haiti to safeguard their well-being during future storms.
ActionAid Emergency Response to Floods in Bihar, Inda
Sep 3, 2008
Millions of people have been displaced and an estimated 2,000 killed by shock flooding in Bihar in northern India. ActionAid is on the ground, providing immediate relief with fresh water, food, medical care and shelter.
Providing Comfort in Conflict: ActionAid Provides Food and Medicine in Kashmir
Sep 2, 2008
ActionAid is the only nongovernmental agency responding to the current humanitarian crisis in Kashmir. We are providing food and medicine in Srinagar.
Afghanistan Faces Food Shortages in Wake of Drought, Conflict
Aug 4, 2008
Eighty percent of rural families in Afghanistan have less than a month's supply of food. The global food crisis and the pressures of conflict conspired to drive up food prices 167 percent in the last year, leaving 450,000 households without money to buy food. ActionAid is on the ground, providing emergency food and water to communities while pushing for changes that will put an end to hunger for good.
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