ActionAid Ireland horrified by attacks on last functioning hospital in northern Gaza which have left 160 medical staff and patients trapped

  • Date: 23/05/2025
  • Author: ActionAid Ireland

ActionAid Ireland has expressed its horror at fresh attacks by Israeli military on its partner hospital in northern Gaza, Al-Awda, which have left 160 medical staff and patients trapped inside. The hospital’s surgery department, water and fuel tanks and outpatient buildings were hit in the attack. A warehouse housing medical supplies was also hit, sparking a huge.....

ActionAid Ireland’s colleagues and partners in Gaza displaced and going hungry amid intensive bombing, as charity describes Gaza as ‘hell on earth’ and demands siege is lifted now 

  • Date: 21/05/2025
  • Author: ActionAid Ireland

ActionAid Ireland’s colleagues and partners are reporting hellish conditions in Gaza as bombing intensifies and supplies run out. Hundreds of people have been killed and nearly 100,000 have been displaced in the last few days alone as the Israeli military further intensifies its attacks and expands its ground operation.   Karol Balfe, ActionAid Ireland CEO said: “There.....

Crippling budget cuts have left Africa’s public sector workers underpaid, overworked and struggling to make ends meet, ActionAid study finds

  • Date: 20/05/2025
  • Author: ActionAid Ireland

A new study by ActionAid reveals that deep cuts to public spending in education and health across six African countries have seen workers struggling to afford essentials like food and resulted in overcrowded classrooms and failing healthcare. Published today, The Human Cost of Public Sector Cuts in Africa surveyed over 600 healthcare workers, teachers and.....