Development

Development

The ACT Alliance supports long-term development in the poorest areas of the world. At the core of its development work are: ensuring everyone takes part in development, building up communities, giving equal voice to men and women, being aware of cultural and spiritual differences, putting human rights first, and considering the environment.

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Colombia: ACT dispatches doctors to vulnerable villages

Colombia: ACT dispatches doctors to vulnerable villages

Feb 03, 2012

ACT health brigades provide medical services to isolated communities – some of which haven't seen a doctor in 15 years

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

Australians help youth in Dehli's slums

Australians help youth in Dehli's slums

Jan 11, 2012

An innovate partnership aims to short circuit the cycle of poverty for young people in India

A drive for climate justice

A drive for climate justice

Dec 20, 2011

Youth activists cross Africa gathering signatures to pressure COP17 delegates in Durban

Protestors clamour for fair deal in Durban

Protestors clamour for fair deal in Durban

Dec 20, 2011

Global Day of Action participants march during the COP17

Durban: we have faith

Durban: we have faith

Dec 19, 2011

Images from Durban's interfaith rally – an inspiration for the UN climate change talks

Durban's big issue: climate change kills people

Durban's big issue: climate change kills people

Dec 15, 2011

Within the negotiating halls and on the streets, Durban's victory was to give climate change a human face

After Durban, the hard work begins

After Durban, the hard work begins

Dec 12, 2011

Durban deal only the start, says ACT Alliance

Money starts trickling into Green Climate Fund

Money starts trickling into Green Climate Fund

Dec 08, 2011

Wealthy nations have finally promised contributions to the fund – but can they make it operational?

Pressure mounts on leaders to deliver in Durban

Pressure mounts on leaders to deliver in Durban

Dec 07, 2011

Governments must be willing to transcend their national interests for the sake of humanity

COP17: ACT member awarded best climate film in Durban

COP17: ACT member awarded best climate film in Durban

Dec 06, 2011

COP17: ACT member awarded best climate film in Durban

COP17: ACT member awarded best climate film in Durban

COP17: ACT member awarded best climate film in Durban

Dec 06, 2011

A humorous take on the serious consequences of climate change

COP has five days to deliver, says ACT Alliance

COP has five days to deliver, says ACT Alliance

Dec 05, 2011

Global network demands governments immediately close crucial gaps in UN climate talks

World can reduce global emissions from agriculture

World can reduce global emissions from agriculture

Dec 05, 2011

The huge potential to reduce emissions produced by agriculture has not yet been tapped

March on Durban: 6,500 mobilise for climate justice

March on Durban: 6,500 mobilise for climate justice

Dec 05, 2011

Protesters demanded that UN delegates take steps to cap global warming and protect those worst hit

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Central America: torrential rains

Central America: torrential rains

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Climate action: no time to lose

Climate action: no time to lose

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Drought in the Horn of Africa

Drought in the Horn of Africa

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