ActionAid USA

ActionAid is deeply concerned for the safety of its humanitarian teams in northwest Syria as ongoing hostilities continue to cause serious harm to civilians and aid workers and severely disrupt the humanitarian response.  In the week since hostilities escalated, ActionAid’s partner, Violet, which operates emergency ambulance services across northwest Syria, had two of its ambulances damaged by airstrikes, and one of its offices in Idlib has been hit by shelling. Several of its paramedics have been injured in the violence. Read our full statement 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3EuY5xp #syriaconflict

Ahead of her testimony at the International Court of Justice climate change hearing today, ActionAid Vanuatu's Flora Vano said: "World leaders hear our plea. This isn't fiction; it's our daily reality. Stop fossil fuel extraction & take responsibility for the pollution." Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBqJvWS4

🌍 Across the globe, uncertainty is on the rise – from political division and climate catastrophes to the growing scale of conflicts. At ActionAid, we’ve been working for decades to support communities like Yousef’s, a ten-year-old in Gaza who dreams of a brighter future after losing everything. This Cyber Monday, you can help provide life-saving support for people like Yousef, who are facing devastating crises. You can also help fight the climate crisis and advocate for vulnerable communities. Together, we can turn uncertainty into action. Donate Now to Make a Difference 👉 https://lnkd.in/eit3xYjg

Our Director of Policy and Campaigns, Brandon Wu, explains why the #climatefinance deal agreed at #COP29 is a bad deal. In this powerful interview with Democracy Now!, he exposes the broken promises and structural flaws that continue to fail communities on the frontlines of the #climatecrisis. 🎥 Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eAc-sAGt

The latest draft on climate finance at #COP29 once again highlights how wealthy nations are failing in their moral duty to tackle the climate crisis. For years, these nations have promised to fund climate solutions for vulnerable communities — but the lack of real accountability in this draft is unacceptable. As communities around the world face devastating climate impacts, it’s time for real solutions: finance that addresses loss and damage, supports adaptation, and ensures a just future for all. Read our full statement 👉 https://lnkd.in/epmC-YCV #climatefinance #climatejustice

🚨 URGENT: Congress will vote on H.R. 9495 this week—a bill that gives the Treasury Secretary unchecked power to shut down nonprofits, targeting orgs in solidarity with Palestinians & beyond. 🛑 No evidence. No defense. Just silencing dissent. Write your Rep NOW 👉 https://lnkd.in/g2WArTGS #StopHR9495

Developing countries are shouldering the crushing burden of debt while facing the devastating impacts of the #climatecrisis caused by wealthy nations. Climate activists are at COP29 demanding that polluters take responsibility for the harm caused by their emissions. The call is clear: pay what you owe. Pay your climate debt. This isn't just about economics — it's about justice. 💱⚖️ Read more about this crucial fight for climate justice 👉 https://lnkd.in/eg4vZ9mr #climatejustice #debtjustice

Commenting on the urgent need for funds to unlock a transition from fossil fuels to clean energy transition at #COP29, ActionAid's Climate Justice Lead, Teresa Anderson, said: "To step up the energy transition, we need COP29 to unlock the funds. An ambitious climate finance goal worth trillions of dollars each year will finally help the developing countries already drowning in debt from climate impacts, to afford to scale up renewable energy and leapfrog the fossil fuel era. Agreeing an ambitious new climate finance goal to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels now will be far, far cheaper than the escalating costs of runaway climate breakdown later." 💬 Read our full statement 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehWt-BZr

In a powerful display at #COP29, climate activists held major polluters accountable with a 'giant invoice' demanding they cover the costs of their emissions. Vulnerable communities are facing devastating climate impacts, and they can't afford to wait any longer. Polluters must pay for the damage they've caused and invest in a sustainable, just future. It’s time for a change. It’s time for accountability. It’s time to pay up. Read more about this critical call for action ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dEAPMpHQ #climatejustice

As COP29 negotiations continue, rich countries are resisting genuine commitments to grant-based climate finance, undermining the urgent needs of vulnerable communities. ActionAid’s Teresa Anderson highlights this alarming trend and emphasizes that frontline communities cannot afford any more empty promises 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_bWyBnE #COP29 #ClimateFinance