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Cyclone Nargis: Emergency in Myanmar
Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar on Saturday with wind speeds reaching 120mph bringing a sea surge that smashed through towns and villages. The latest information from the Myanmar government has the death toll over 22,000 with hundreds of thousands individuals affected, while thousands are still missing. ActionAid is currently working in the worst affected area of Irrawaddy, where we are identifying the key needs of the affected population along with our local partner KDN.
Healthcare for Women in Cambodia
Only five percent of Cambodia’s rural women have access to any type of medical care. The limited healthcare facilities available frequently run out of the critical medical supplies. ActionAid is providing basic access to healthcare for women.
Human Security: Year in Review 2007
2007 was dotted with numerous human security emergencies and conflicts. ActionAid’s effective and swift responses across the globe brought relief to millions.
Strategic Crisis fund
When emergencies do happen, ActionAid’s respond efficiently and effectively in the short term through our Strategic Crisis Fund, which allows immediate disbursement of funds for rapid or slow-onset humanitarian response, such as providing medicines, food and shelter to people in need. Please consider donating to our Strategic Crisis Fund that allows ActionAid to respond immediately and effectively to emergencies across the world.
ActionAid Gets UN Sasakawa Award Certificate of Distinction
Please join us in celebrating good news - ActionAid has been awarded a Certificate of Distinction in the UN Sasakawa Award for Disaster Reduction.
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