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Latin American inequality under focus

Latin American inequality under focus

May 09, 2012

The significant gap between Latin America’s rich and poor communities is fuelling crime, violence and political instability, warns a new report on inequality in the region, launched by ACT Alliance member Christian Aid.

A perfect storm exacerbates food crisis in Burkina Faso

A perfect storm exacerbates food crisis in Burkina Faso

Mar 02, 2012

The struggle of one family in one village in Burkina Faso illustrates the dangers of this emerging food crisis

Hope resists despair in Sahel

Hope resists despair in Sahel

Feb 24, 2012

Successful development initiatives have borne fruit in the midst of failed rains and crops

Food shortages and political turmoil toxic mix in Burkina

Food shortages and political turmoil toxic mix in Burkina

Feb 23, 2012

This video shot in Burkina Faso documents the impact of the 'worst drought since 1973'

Food crisis deepens in West Africa

Food crisis deepens in West Africa

Feb 22, 2012

Pictures from Burkina Faso near the border with Mali. Millions in the region are on the brink of famine

ACT eyewitness account in Sahel

ACT eyewitness account in Sahel

Feb 20, 2012

An audio interview with Paul Valentin from Burkina Faso on the region's deepening food crisis

How to prevent another food crisis in Sahel

How to prevent another food crisis in Sahel

Feb 14, 2012

A video presentation of the Sahel Working Group report about the value of prevention

Telling the full story in Haiti

Telling the full story in Haiti

Jan 17, 2012

While the pace of rebuilding has been slow, the lives of thousands have been genuinely improved

Koinonia highlights importance of DRR training

Koinonia highlights importance of DRR training

Jan 16, 2012

As part of an ACT appeal, members are coordinating to help mitigate and respond to natural disasters

Why we should still give to rich Brazil

Why we should still give to rich Brazil

Jan 11, 2012

Middle-income countries continue to need help, writes Christian Aid Director Loretta Minghella

Food, seeds and hope – ACT Colombia flood response

Food, seeds and hope – ACT Colombia flood response

Jan 06, 2012

This story on The Lutheran World Federation's blog discusses ACT's efforts to assist flood victims

Keep Kyoto agreement afloat, demand protesters

Keep Kyoto agreement afloat, demand protesters

Nov 30, 2011

ACT members urged COP17 delegates to save the world’s only legally binding climate deal

Renewable energy: Africa can lead the way

Renewable energy: Africa can lead the way

Nov 30, 2011

A new ACT member report highlights the huge potential for Africa to start generating new energy sources

Kenya: the drought is stifling dreams

Kenya: the drought is stifling dreams

Sep 24, 2011

In Kibanui, eastern Kenya, ACT member Anglican Church of Kenya is digging deep to protect the region from drought

ACT donates more food to displaced victims in Preah Vihear

ACT donates more food to displaced victims in Preah Vihear

Mar 08, 2011

ACT helps displaced people suffering from four days of fighting in early February between Cambodian and Thai troops around Preah Vihear temple