Families in urgent need of food, water and shelter as thousands flee to Afghanistan’s cities
Away from the chaotic and terrifying scenes at Kabul airport, a humanitarian crisis is unfolding on the streets of Afghanistan’s cities.
New ActionAid research shows stark reality of Covid-19’s impact on young women’s lives in the developing world
ActionAid surveyed 1,219 young women living in urban areas across India, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa revealing lockdown measures have aggravated the pre-existing inequalities they face.
Aid workers must be allowed to reach Afghanistan’s most vulnerable
As a new government is expected to be announced in Afghanistan, ActionAid is calling for all humanitarian workers to have unrestricted access to reach the most vulnerable families in need.
The Ukraine crisis and the key role of youth
At the beginning of 2022, there were approximately 10.2 million young people, aged between 14-35, in Ukraine. Russia’s second invasion of Ukraine, which began on 24 February, has forced over 4 million
Guiding principles and minimum standards on unpaid care and domestic work
Care and domestic work is at the heart of communities and is an integral component of economies all over the world. However, when it comes to unpaid care and domestic work, women bear a
An Extractive Affair
Malawi, the poorest country in the world, has lost out on US$43 million in revenue over the last six years, from a single company: the Australian mining company Paladin. This money has been lost
“Increasingly difficult to bridge the divide”: ActionAid reflects on six months into the humanitarian response to Ukraine crisis
Six months since Russia invaded Ukraine, five of ActionAid’s humanitarian aid workers reflect on their experiences working with refugees in and around Ukraine.
Protection for women and children
Ukraine Crisis: How we're working with partners
ActionAid is working with local partners to support people fleeing Ukraine.
ActionAid report: Food and fuel prices skyrocket up to tenfold in the world’s most marginalized communities since the war in Ukraine
The cost of food, fuel, and fertilizer in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities is continuing to escalate to crisis levels since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with families spending up to
ActionAid responds to the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano in the Virunga Mountains, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Cecile Kasoki, Programme Manager for ActionAid International DRC responds to the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano in the Virunga Mountains, Democratic Republic of Congo.