ActionAid Ireland issues urgent call for global action to prevent further escalation of conflict between Hezbollah and Israel

  • Date: 26/08/2024
  • Author: ActionAid Ireland

ActionAid Ireland has issued an urgent call for global action to prevent further escalation of conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, warning the humanitarian situation in South Lebanon has reached a critical level. ActionAid Ireland CEO, Karol Balfe, said the situation has deteriorated rapidly since Israel’s latest war on Gaza started in October 2023, with the.....

ActionAid's partner WEFAQ distributing hot food and fresh fruit and vegetables. Rafa, Gaza

ActionAid Ireland warns Israeli escalation in Gaza could impact on ability of NGOs to deliver essential services

  • Date: 22/08/2024
  • Author: ActionAid Ireland

ActionAid Ireland said today that a partner organisation in Gaza has been forced to evacuate and relocate within Gaza due to an escalation of Israeli activity. ActionAid said the charity WEFAQ, which has been supporting people – particularly women and their families –  who have been displaced by war, has evacuated from the MAAN Community.....

ActionAid's partner WEFAQ distributing hot food and fresh fruit and vegetables. Rafa, Gaza

On World Humanitarian Day, ActionAid Ireland calls for better protection of aid workers who risk their lives daily in Gaza

  • Date: 19/08/2024
  • Author: ActionAid Ireland

On World Humanitarian Day, ActionAid Ireland has called for better protection of aid workers who risk their lives daily to serve their communities, especially across war torn Gaza. ActionAid Ireland CEO, Karol Balfe, said  courageous aid workers in Gaza are continuing to provide lifesaving aid every day, despite facing relentless bombardment and the loss of loved ones.....