Our emergency appeals

When disaster strikes, ActionAid staff are on the ground working directly with local women and girls to meet the needs of those affected with life-saving aid. Learn about the most recent humanitarian emergencies we have responded to and see the impact we have with our emergency responses.

Gaza crisis 2023-2024

ActionAid is responding to the emergency in Gaza following the alarming escalation of violence in the region.
Morocco earthquake 2023

In September 2023, a devastating magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit Morocco.
Turkey-Syria earthquake 2023

Two powerful earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria in February 2023.

Food crisis in East Africa 2017-2023

The food crisis in East Africa caused by climate-related droughts is leaving millions of people hungry.
Ukraine crisis 2022

ActionAid is working to support refugees from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war 2022.
Afghanistan crisis 2021-2022

Find out ActionAid's response during the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

Haiti earthquake 2021

ActionAid’s emergency teams responded after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck south-western Haiti in August 2021.
Coronavirus crisis 2020-2022

ActionAid has responded to the Covid-19 pandemic in 40 countries across Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East.
Emergencies Action Fund

Help us prepare for and respond to disasters and emergencies in countries all over the world.

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Top photo: ActionAid staff member Salma leading the distribution of food relief to communities affected by Covid-19 in Abuja, Nigeria. Photo by: Etinosa Yvonne/ActionAid

Page updated 16 September 2024

Our emergency appeals

Gaza crisis 2023-2024

Morocco earthquake 2023

Turkey-Syria earthquake 2023

Food crisis in East Africa 2017-2023

Ukraine crisis 2022

Afghanistan crisis 2021-2022

Haiti earthquake 2021

Coronavirus crisis 2020-2022

Emergencies Action Fund