Press Releases for 2005
Aid Effort Perseveres Despite Increasingly Bad Weather
December 12, 2005
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New York, NY — Temperatures hover between -2 and 10 degrees Celsius, the ground alternates between frozen solid and a sea of mud, the number of reported pneumonia cases has tripled, and, to make matters worse, it's started snowing. Yet, international aid organization Action Against Hunger (Also known as Acion contre la Faim or ACF) continues to fight against the weather and transportation nightmares to ensure that the Pakistani survivors of the South Asian earthquake will make it through the winter. » Read more |
Hunger and AIDS: A Devastating Combination
December 1, 2005
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New York, NY — In recognition of World AIDS Day, the international aid organization Action Against Hunger (known internationally as Action Contre la Faim or ACF) has released a report highlighting the connection between AIDS and hunger. » Read more |
World Food Day Fundraiser Honors Archbishop Tutu
November 21, 2005
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New York, NY — The humanitarian aid organization Action Against Hunger (ACF) held its annual World Food Day Gala in New York City—this year on November 11th—and raised more than $500,000 for its life-saving international programs. » Read more |
Aid Paralyzed by Lack of Air Transportation in Pakistan
October 27, 2005
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Islamabad — The international aid organization Action Against Hunger (also known as Action contre la Faim or ACF) issued an urgent warning today that without significant international assistance there will be no way to meet all of the needs of the people in Pakistan. » Read more |
Aid to Pakistan: Major Push Planned Despite Obstacles
October 21, 2005
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Islamabad, Pakistan — The international aid organization Action Against Hunger (also known as Action contre la Faim or ACF) has increased its aid to those affected by the earthquake in Pakistan. The organization has already distributed 2.5 metric tons of food, and it will begin major distributions of shelter items (tents, blankets) in conjunction with UNICEF. It will also distribute additional food, food vouchers, and hygiene kits (soap, toothpaste) to more than 33,000 people in the hard-hit and difficult-to-access areas surrounding Battagram and Bala Kot. » Read more |
