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Myanmar earthquake: ActionAid launches Emergency Appeal
ActionAid has launched an emergency appeal following a devastating earthquake that struck central Myanmar, leaving over 1,000 people dead and thousands without homes and in urgent need of food, water
Kenya's IMF woes highlight the need for new and sustainable economic pathway, says ActionAid
ActionAid International Kenya’s Programs and Strategy Lead, Samson Orao, said:
"It is deeply concerning that Kenya finds itself in this recurring cycle of failing to meet IMF program conditions and
“We cannot cook without fuel”: Community kitchen run by ActionAid partner forced to close as total blockade on aid entering Gaza continues
A community kitchen run by ActionAid’s partner in Gaza has been forced to stop its operations due to a shortage of cooking fuel, as the total blockade on aid entering Gaza persists into a fourth week
Engineer and family killed as Israel breaks ceasefire
ActionAid is heartbroken and outraged to learn that Mohammad Ahmad Abu Marshood, an engineer and projects coordinator at Al Awda Health and Community Association and hospital —run by ActionAid’s
Women evicted from DRC camps face widespread sexual violence and forced marriage – ActionAid
Women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are being subjected to rape, sexual violence and forced marriage after being forced out of displacement camps and sent back to dangerous areas
‘Fear and panic’ in Gaza as Israeli military resumes intensive airstrikes
ActionAid statement in response to renewed attacks by Israeli forces in Gaza.
ActionAid mourns the passing of Feminist Leader Everjoice Win
Arthur Larok, the Secretary General of ActionAid International has paid tribute to Everjoice Win, who passed away on 9 March 2025. He said,
“The ActionAid family is devastated to hear of the passing
USAID cuts leave women at risk of being forced into “sex for fish” exploitation in drought-hit Zambia
The abrupt halt of USAID funding by the US administration has left women in drought-hit Zambia at risk of being forced into so called “sex for fish” exploitation, after ActionAid was forced to shut
Israel's decision to halt aid will cost lives in Gaza
ActionAid said:
“The horrifying decision by the Israeli authorities to block humanitarian supplies into Gaza will cost lives at a time where the entire population is reliant on aid to survive. The
Press Statement: ActionAid’s Response to the Omnibus proposal
Today, the European Commission officially announced their omnibus bill that prioritizes competitiveness and corporate interests over the protection of human rights and the environment. This comes as a
