Food shortages and political turmoil toxic mix in Burkina
This video shot in Burkina Faso documents the impact of the 'worst drought since 1973'
ACT is an alliance of 125 churches and related organisations that work together in humanitarian assistance, advocacy and development.
The alliance works in 140 countries and mobilises US$1.6 billion annually in its work for a just world.
The alliance has over 33,000 people working for it globally.
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ACT eyewitness account in Sahel
An audio interview with Paul Valentin from Burkina Faso on the region's deepening food crisis
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How to prevent another food crisis in Sahel
A video presentation of the Sahel Working Group report about the value of prevention
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Haiti: development must work for everyone
Two years on, The UCC remains committed to working with ACT and local partners to build strong communities
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Rehabilitation work continues in the Philippines
The National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) is running a rehabilitation programme to support local communities devastated by last year’s typhoons.
Latin American inequality under focus
The significant gap between Latin America’s rich and poor communities is fuelling crime, violence and political instability, warns a new report on inequality in the region, launched by ACT Alliance member Christian Aid.
Irrigation systems inaugurated in Cambodia
Life With Dignity (LWD) has opened two irrigation systems worth $150,000 in Cambodia’s Kampong Chhnang province to help farmers irrigate their rice fields.
Towards ecumenical companionship in Colombia
In recent decades Colombia has witnessed nearly five million people being driven away from their lands.
Supporting Colombia's vulnerable communities
An ecumenical programme in Colombia is preparing the next phase of its work to support vulnerable communities facing armed conflict and displacement.
Flood-affected people training to reduce disaster risk
A disaster risk reduction initiative taught people how to save their own lives and help others through various life-saving techniques during disasters.
Contaminated water hampers the life of the returnees in South Sudan
Norwegian Church Aid, a member of ACT Alliance, is providing the basics so the refugees from Abyei can rebuild their lives.
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