Stories
Nurses fight to provide care despite funding cuts in Malawi
ActionAid Malawi work with NAM through advocacy work. The Malawi government, as instructed by the IMF and World Bank, were told to freeze employment of nurses, doctors and teachers. ActionAid are
Cyclone Freddy leaves a trail of destruction in Malawi: “Everything is gone”
Cyclone Freddy has been said to be record-breaking in its strength, length, and resurgence. In Malawi, the cyclone has been devasting to communities, with a state of disaster being declared in 14
Ukraine One Year On: Olha’s story
On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. As a result, thousands of people have died, and millions more have been displaced
Ukraine One Year On: Natalia’s story
It’s been a year since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. We’ve worked with partners in Ukraine, Romania, Moldova, and Poland, including work with Insight.
Ukraine One Year On: Veronika’s story
One year on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we spoke to people volunteering and working for one of ActionAid’s partners, Insight. Insight is a Ukrainian human rights public organisation, which
Ukraine One Year On: Liza's story
A year after Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, we spoke to people volunteering and working for one of ActionAid’s partners, Insight. Insight is a Ukrainian human rights public organization, which
“Climate change is real, and it has brought many challenges.”
In East Africa, historic drought has pushed communities in Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia and Somaliland to the brink of survival. Around 37 million people face severe hunger as the fifth rainy season fails
Why ActionAid is working to tackle modern slavery
Attention must be dedicated to upholding human rights in the world of work.
The Ukraine crisis and the key role of youth
At the beginning of 2022, there were approximately 10.2 million young people, aged between 14-35, in Ukraine. Russia’s second invasion of Ukraine, which began on 24 February, has forced over 4 million
East Africa Food Crisis: Ceel-Giniseed
The impacts of the current drought can be deeply felt throughout Ceel-Giniseed. Since most residents are primarily farmers, they rely on selling their crops, such as onions, papaya, peppers, and