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Flood-affected people training to reduce disaster risk
May 09, 2012
A disaster risk reduction initiative taught people how to save their own lives and help others through various life-saving techniques during disasters.
No time for complacency or blame in Haiti
Jan 31, 2012
ACT member Church World Service presses the US Congress to step up efforts in the western hemisphere's poorest country
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
Hunger, DRR among top concerns for 2012
Jan 07, 2012
This article on the Church World Service website offers a preview of development and humanitarian challenges
Pakistan: capitalising on recovery
Jan 03, 2012
A cash for work program has provided flood survivors with income to aid rebuilding efforts
Survivors and volunteers forge ties in Japan: Part 1/3
Dec 22, 2011
Thousands of volunteers have mobilised for post-tsunami relief in Japan
Survivors and volunteers forge ties in Japan: Part 2/3
Dec 22, 2011
Thousands of volunteers have mobilised for post-tsunami relief and recovery efforts in Japan
Survivors and volunteers forge ties in Japan: Part 3/3
Dec 22, 2011
Thousands of volunteers have mobilised for post-tsunami relief and recovery efforts in Japan
Horn: rain for some, hunger for most
Nov 04, 2011
Parched land is becoming arable for some people in the Horn of Africa but many others still wait with hope
Pakistan: moving through the floodwaters in Sindh
Oct 14, 2011
Nine million struggle to survive in the wake of massive floods
Pakistan: floods lead to overcrowding as support wanes
Oct 11, 2011
Massive overcrowding in Sindh province comes amid concerns that relief funding may not pick up
Pakistan: a mother worries what lies ahead
Oct 10, 2011
The situation remains critical for families following the Sindh floods
Kenya: digging for water in the midst of drought
Sep 24, 2011
Kenyans are fighting back the worst drought in 60 years
Surviving the drought, and preparing for the next one
Sep 22, 2011
Kenyans are digging boreholes, building catchment tanks and excavating dams in a bid to keep drought at bay
Pakistan: Heavy rains bringing devastation
Aug 12, 2011
ACT members are preparing to deliver relief to flooded Sindh province
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