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ACT commemorates World Refugee Day
Jun 20, 2012
Three young people living in Kakuma refugee camp in northwestern Kenya talk about their plans and aspirations for the future.
Rio+20: Governments say the same – or less – than in '92
Jun 20, 2012
ACT Alliance is calling on heads of states and governments to show their leadership in Rio de Janeiro this week by agreeing to transform the current economic system, for the good of the planet and its people.
Deliver in Rio, ACT asks world leaders
Jun 12, 2012
Gaps in leadership, ambition and commitment threaten to hamper the Rio+20 talks in Brazil next week, ACT Alliance is warning, a day before the final pre-summit negotiations begins.
'Local roots, global reach': ACT releases annual report
Jun 12, 2012
The 2011 annual report carries the theme ‘local roots, global reach’, chosen to demonstrate the remarkable work of ACT members globally but particularly those living and working in countries worst affected by poverty and disaster.
Churches worldwide urge Poland to show leadership on climate change action
Jun 01, 2012
Christian leaders and communities across the globe this week began lobbying the Polish government to take decisive and bold action to combat climate change, in a global campaign coordinated by ACT Alliance.
Baby steps at Bonn climate talks reveal lack of ambition
May 30, 2012
Discord, mistrust and a lack of ambition from countries contributed to the disappointing outcome of the latest round of climate negotiations in Bonn, Germany, ACT Alliance says.
Private finance needs thorough scrutiny
May 24, 2012
An event co-hosted by ACT Alliance at the UN climate talks in Bonn has revealed uncertainty over the role private finance can play in funding the international response to climate change.
Finding hope amid HIV
May 22, 2012
An NGO in Mauritania is continuing its fight to improve the health and wellbeing of people living with HIV, in partnership with an ACT Alliance member.
Address climate gaps in Bonn, ACT says
May 21, 2012
With the latest round of climate change negotiations now underway, ACT Alliance is urging governments to address the failures of last year's COP 17 climate talks in Durban, South Africa.
Press release: A big hand for equality
Mar 08, 2012
ACT releases new report on gender equality for International Women's Day
Press release: ACT general secretary pledges continued solidarity with South Sudanese people
Mar 02, 2012
ACT remains committed to helping the people of the world’s newest country chart a path for themselves
Colombia: doctors dispatched to forgotten villages
Feb 03, 2012
ACT health brigades reach remote communities – some of which haven't seen a doctor in 15 years
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.
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 Delhi's slums
Jan 11, 2012
An innovate partnership aims to short circuit the cycle of poverty for young people in India