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ActionAid is an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. Our dedicated local staff are changing the world with women and girls. actionaid.org.uk
See London’s best musical acts in Soundwaves For Solidarity on 22nd January at Piehouse Co-Op in Deptford, 7pm - midnight.

All proceeds will go to ActionAid’s Gaza Appeal (You can also donate here - https://bit.ly/4gehXoy)

Tickets on Outsavvy -https://bit.ly/4b1EaHM

@misanharriman.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Some of the most vulnerable people in Gaza are currently living without adequate shelter.

You can help provide the people of Gaza with humanitarian assistance such as tents, clothing and food this winter by donating to our Gaza Appeal using the link below.

https://bit.ly/4gehXoy
January 14, 2026 at 5:08 PM
ActionAid UK has announced the appointment of Hannah Bond and Taahra Ghazi as its permanent Co-Chief Executive Officers as the organisation embarks on a new phase of feminist leadership and strategic transformation.

More here: https://bit.ly/4pxEbXf
ActionAid UK appoints Co-CEOs to lead next phase of feminist transformation
ActionAid UK today announces the appointment of Hannah Bond and Taahra Ghazi as its permanent Co-Chief Executive Officers, following a competitive process led by Cadence Partners. They take up their r...
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January 14, 2026 at 3:51 PM
The Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported four babies have died due to the cold since November 2025.

Please donate to our Gaza Appeal using the link below to help provide urgently-needed humanitarian assistance, including shelter, clothing and food, to the people of Gaza.

https://bit.ly/4gehXoy
January 12, 2026 at 3:52 PM
In the face of Israel's decision to de-register ActionAid and other humanitarian organisations, the delivery of aid to the people of Gaza is now more critical than ever.

You can help ensure aid gets to the people who need is by donating to our Gaza Appeal using the link below.
January 5, 2026 at 8:59 PM
From all of us here at ActionAid UK, we wish you a very happy and healthy New Year!

We hope 2026 brings peace and joy. ❤️
December 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
From everyone at ActionAid, a big thanks to all of you who helped further our work with women and girls worldwide in 2025!
December 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
We couldn’t let the year end without this… Tune in tomorrow for the full version. Just a little note to say thank you.
December 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
From everyone at ActionAid UK, we'd like to wish a very merry Christmas to all those celebrating today.

Thank you so much for all of your support. Have a wonderful Christmas! 🎄 ☃️ 🎁
December 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
As we approach the end of 2025 and we step into another year of opportunity to progress gender equality, let's take a moment to celebrate our wins. Read the latest blog from our community campaigners:

https://bit.ly/48RUTM9
Our year in action: ActionAid's community campaigner highlights
As we approach the end of 2025 and we step into another year of opportunity to progress gender equality, let's take a moment to celebrate our wins.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Flooding has destroyed food, clothes, mattresses… whatever essential belongings people have.” Faten from our partner WEFAQ spoke to the FT about the devastation in Gaza, where families living in makeshift tents have “no real protection” against the storms.

https://on.ft.com/4qoCufP
Winter storms flood Gaza as population remains stuck in tents
UN estimates that 55,000  families have been affected by rain in enclave where reconstruction is a distant prospect
on.ft.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
This Christmas, why not give a school uniform, a blanket or gift water as a thoughtful way to show how much you care while helping to change the lives of women and girls around the world?

Choose from one of our many charity gifts for Christmas!

https://bit.ly/48NYae7
December 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
“I have seen mothers and children forced to remain awake all night, standing in freezing water inside their tents, without heat, and without the strength left to do anything more.

You can help support people there by donating to our Gaza Appeal now using the link below.

https://bit.ly/4gehXoy
December 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
More than a million people in Gaza need emergency shelter this winter. If the blocked aid is released into Gaza, it will save lives.

Of the 37 NGOs surveyed, 73% said Israeli government restrictions have prevented vital aid from entering Gaza.

Donate to our Gaza Appeal ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gehXoy
December 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The voices of division in our country are growing louder.

It’s up to us to unite against them.

Join us in London on 28 March for the #TOGETHER Against the Far Right national demonstration.

Save the date and sign-up for updates: togetheralliance.org.uk

@togetheralliance.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
With testimonies from Gaza and analysis from ActionAid’s Jamil Sawalmeh, this Middle East Monitor article captures how winter storms are becoming a fight for survival: https://bit.ly/4aOFfCn
In Gaza’s ruins, winter storms become a fight for survival
Winter has arrived in Gaza not as a change of season, but as a new and deadly phase of suffering. As heavy rains and freezing winds sweep across the Strip, thousands of displaced Palestinians are f…
www.middleeastmonitor.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:57 AM
As Palestinians in Gaza prepare for 2 more days of storms, heavy rains and flooding, ActionAid urgently calls for the opening of border crossings to allow more aid to enter. “The suffering in Gaza is relentless," says Alaa AbuSamra of ActionAid Palestine. Full story: https://bit.ly/3MF84as
“I am terrified that the cold will succeed where the bombs failed”
As Palestinians in Gaza prepare for two more days of storms, heavy rains and flooding, ActionAid urgently calls for the opening of border crossings and for more aid to enter Gaza.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Something festive is coming… and it might just be the perfect gift. 🎁✨
Stay tuned for the reveal 👀. Episode 1 drops soon... 🎄✨
December 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Reposted by ActionAid UK
Our new analysis of Europe’s largest banks has found progress on climate has ground to a standstill, and in some cases, reversed

As environmental and social risks rise, banks’ responses are still falling short: the average score across the 25 banks was 41%🔽

shareaction.org/reports/in-d...

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December 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The final day of #16Days reminds us: the work to end GBV doesn’t end today.
ActionAid tackles the root causes, patriarchy, racism, colonialism, economic inequality, and supports women’s movements leading change.Ending GBV takes systemic, feminist, community-led transformation. https://bit.ly/4pPiRwU
December 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
During the 16 Days of Activism, we honour the Mirabal sisters and women around the world who face threats, attacks, and even murder for speaking truth to power. Their courage demands our attention and action.

https://bit.ly/4pPiRwU
16 Days: Honouring women who dare to resist
During the 16 Days of Activism, we honour the Mirabal sisters and women around the world who face threats, attacks, and even murder for speaking truth to power. Their courage demands our attention and action.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Girls have had enough. Violence at home and in public, mental health crises, and period injustice affect girls worldwide. From unsafe spaces to costly products, stigma, and missed school, these are systemic issues. This #16Days, we’re standing with girls everywhere, demanding justice. Please share.
December 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Powerful piece from Glamour on 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence: 16 ways we can all help end violence against women by Lucy Morgan. We’re proud to be part of that change: at ActionAid we stand against gender-based violence.
www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/16-d...
www.glamourmagazine.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Real wins this #16Days, from new laws to global action, progress is happening for women’s rights.

https://bit.ly/3Kl2h9k
December 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Winter storms are devastating Gaza, putting lives at risk, amid shortages of shelter materials, food, blankets & winter clothing. This could mean 'a death sentence for thousands' said Jamil Sawalmeh, ActionAid Palestine's Country Director, unless flows of aid are restored. https://bit.ly/4p2szw1
Winter storms devastate Gaza amid supply shortages
Aid continues to trickle into Gaza, while severe shortages of shelter materials, food, blankets, and winter clothing are putting lives at risk as winter storms intensify.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:28 AM