Horn of Africa, Libya... Throughout 2011, ACTED has been on the frontline of a year struck by humanitarian emergencies in our countries of intervention. Our teams were mobilized to help populations affected by such shocks, and to help them rebuild their lives. These crises deepen the vulnerability of millions of women, men and children, but the most exposed in the limelight of the media hide the forgotten emergencies, such as the needs of flood-affected communities in Pakistan, cholera epidemics threatening the people of Africa, the food crisis in the Sahelian band, the challenge of rebuilding Haiti, as well as endemic situations of poverty the world over. ACTED responds every day to major crises while continuing community empowerment efforts by making the link between emergency, rehabilitation and support to development dynamics. We share our commitment to sustainable development with our partners on the ground and in Europe, with our teams, and with all private, public and nonprofit stakeholders striving for effective poverty reduction, as well as with the public. Let us keep this momentum in 2012.

Flashback on a year at the heart of key humanitarian issues.

Horn of Africa | A predictable crisis

The hunger crisis is considered as one of the worst climate disasters of the last 60 years. Our teams are mobilized in Somalia and Kenya.

Haiti | Continued efforts

ACTED teams keep up their support to earthquake-affected populations and to reconstruction efforts. See the videos

Hunger | The fatality of food insecurity

Published in October, the 2011 Global Hunger Index draws an alarming portrait of food security throughout the world.

Libya | A look back at the humanitarian crisis in Misrata

June 2011: “As bakeries close one after the other, every day is more difficult for the people of Misrata.”

Convergences 2015 | 3500 people against poverty

New commitments, new approaches, and new partnerships are necessary. Convergences 2015 aims to improve actions and interaction between the many stakeholders involved for a more equal and sustainable world. See the video

Pakistan | Rebuilding and supporting flood-affected populations

The impact of the crisis was greater than the Haiti earthquake that occurred a few months before, and is considered as one of the worst crises of the last decades. ACTED is at the heart of reconstruction efforts.

Kyrgyzstan | Bread for peace

Economic and psychosocial support to populations and women affected by the crisis that struck the cities of Osh and Jalalabad in June 2010.

Congo | “Stop Polio”, an urgent eradication campaign

ACTED stepped up to develop emergency and mid-term sanitation measures to fight the persistent presence of polio.

Portraits of women | Umida, Vijaya... Women at the heart of our projects

These women have benefitted from income generating activities or healthcare, and now contribute to the improvement of their lives and place in society.

Mission Terre-Océan | La Boudeuse sets sail!

A human adventure in the service of men, culture and the environment, for a more united world. Next mission: Converging in the Mediterranean in 2012.

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DRC | Potable water as a community driver

The humanitarian situation is critical in the Shabunda territory, South Kivu: schooling and health infrastructure are practically nonexistent, only 3% of the population has access to clean water, and waterborne diseases are plaguing communities. Watch the slideshow