news | September 04, 2012 |
France | Development
ACTED News Review - August 2012
Throughout the month of August, ACTED teams remains mobilised and active to help vulnerable populations. Follow our mobilisation in response to the food crisis in Mali, the World forum Convergences 2015, the World humanitarian day … Read all our news of August.
2012/08/31
South Sudan | Emergency

In Warrap State (North-Central part of the country), open defecation (OD) is practiced by 95% of the population. This phenomenon is responsible for the spread of diseases and most [...]
2012/08/29
Kenya | Development

In order to create lasting improvements in household practices that reduce the risk of water-borne diseases, ACTED conducted participatory hygiene and sanitation training in Samburu County [...]
2012/08/24
Somalia | Emergency

Cash based responses are on the rise in Somalia. ACTED has proven to be a part of this trend through recently past, and current implementations of cash based initiatives in South Central [...]
2012/08/22
Uganda | Development

Post-harvest activities are an integral part of the food production system and are increasingly being promoted in Northern Uganda. ACTED has supported farmers in processing, stockpiling [...]
2012/08/22
South Sudan | Emergency

Relocation of thousands of Jamam refugees to another camp brings relief to those leaving and staying behind. Lack of sufficient water and persistent flooding have been only two of the many [...]
2012/08/17
France | Development

ACTED staff is dedicated every day to supporting vulnerable populations affected by wars, natural disasters and/or economic and social crises, and to accompany them in building a better future; [...]
2012/08/13
Sudan | Emergency

Living in a small hut, Hawa, 35, is the sole earner for a family of seven. Together with her three young children, brother, sister and mother, they share two small shelters in the large [...]
2012/08/10
South Sudan | Emergency
GENDRASA [ACTED News] - Due to escalating conflict in Blue Nile State, Sudan, a massive influx of refugees [...]
2012/08/10
Niger | Emergency
Since March, ACTED has been managing the Abala refugee camp in the Tillaberi region, and has been coordinating activities of different partners. Basic needs of 11,000 Malian refugees have [...]
2012/08/08
Cambodia | Emergency
Floods are a recurrent problem in Cambodia. Each year they cause destruction and bring waterborne diseases to the villages. The poorest households are especially prone to the problems [...]
2012/08/06
Pakistan | Emergency
Over 50,000 families have fled the conflict between government troops and insurgents in Northwestern Pakistan over [...]
2012/08/01
DRC | Development
The OXUS Group was created by ACTED in 2005 with the aim to fight poverty through the provision of microfinance services to the working poor. Based on its experience in [...]