In a society where women are not treated equally, life for a girl child becomes discriminatory, unjust and considerably miserable. Such is the case in most parts of Pakistan where girls are inhumanly...
Since 1998, AAB has promoted core peace building activities, emphasizing the rehabilitation and reintegration of displaced people and ex-combatants through self help projects using participatory...
Recent estimates based on wealth index comparison indicate that poverty has worsened from 2005 to 2009. Burundi faces tremendous challenges in diversifying the economy and income sources, reducing...
Burundi is located in central Africa with 27834 Km2 and a population of over 8.1 million, with an annual population growth rate of 3.9% against an economic growth rate of 3.6%. Women represent the...
Not so long ago, I was lucky enough to take part in the future strategy meeting of Activista the Gambia. Sounds boring? Not quite! With a group of thirty Activistas from all regions of the...
For women like 28 year old Fudia Conteh , a mother of three living in Kathirie village, life has long been about a struggle against the dominance of men.
I am Muhammed Krubally, a visually impaired student pursuing a four years law degree programme at the University of The Gambia. During my school days at the primary, junior, secondary levels, and the...
The state of the nation is indeed very worrisome. The government instead of doing internal housekeeping that will drastically reduce cost of governance and the burden on Nigerians choose to transfer...
Thailand’s floods have swept away the little support that existed for the poorest members of our society. Though the waters continue to decrease and disappear, ActionAid has consistently found that...
Habila, a 35 year old widow goes back to school after her participation at ActionAid's women empowerment programme in her community. She is now able to read and write and also help her children in...
