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16/11/15

Gaza Strip: in need of water

Because of the Israeli blockade, for over eight years 1.8 million people are severely restricted in their ability to exit Gaza and export and import goods. Access to water and sanitation is one of the most dramatic consequences of this situation.

16/11/15

Guiding the Way for Young Mothers in Sierra Leone

On November 6, 2015, the world celebrated the news that the deadly Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone was over, after reaching 42 days with no new reported cases. This was an historic victory for the government and people of Sierra Leone. Another public health victory was also recently recognized in Sierra Leone in support of the Millennium Development Goals: since 1990, the rate of maternal deaths in the country has been cut in half.

06/11/15

Reaching and staying a resilient zero

Sierra Leone started its new countdown of Ebola on Saturday 26th September. The country is to complete its 42 days of ‘0 cases’ period by midnight Friday, 6th November 2015.

05/11/15

Typhoon Haiyan, Two Years Later

As the two year anniversary approaches on Sunday, the Philippines stands more resilient to disasters

26/10/15

Earthquake in Asia: Action Against Hunger Takes Action in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Action Against Hunger teams will launch assessments in the affected areas

26/10/15

Nepal, Six Months After the Earthquake

On Saturday, April 25th, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake devastated Nepal. It hit the country and its people hard, in urban and rural communities alike. Hundreds of aftershocks were felt, and on May 12th, another powerful magnitude 7.3 quake struck.Six months after the disaster, we know that nearly 9,000 people lost their lives and thousands more were injured. Nearly 60,000 Nepalese have been displaced to 120 sites across 13 districts. Now, six months later, they are preparing to return home – with uncertainty about what to expect when they arrive.