Horn of Africa

Thanks to the wonderful response of our supporters to the Horn of Africa Emergency Appeal, and the Australian Government’s Dollar for Dollar matching scheme, Act for Peace has sent almost $1 million through our project partners to support communities affected by drought and conflict in Somalia and Ethiopia.

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Haiti: Two Years On

Act for Peace's partners have worked in partnership with local organisations and the community to help rebuild Haiti following the devastating earthquake of January 2010.

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Peace at Work

Helping communities in Sri Lanka to rebuild after extreme flooding; promoting food security through conservation farming in Zimbabwe; and clearing land in Iraq of landmines and unexploded weapons: these are some of the ways we acted for peace in 2011. Read more in our Annual Report, now available online.

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Christmas Bowl

Help fill the Christmas Bowl! Gifts to the Christmas Bowl will support Act for Peace's vital work in communities around the world affected by conflict and disaster.

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Horn of Africa
Haiti: Two Years On
Peace at Work
Christmas Bowl

About Act for Peace

Act for Peace empowers war-torn communities to reduce poverty, protect refugees and prevent further conflict. Our project partners are currently assisting people in many of the world's worst conflict-affected areas, including Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Zimbabwe, the Middle East, Burma and Sri Lanka.

Act for Peace is a member of the global ACT Alliance which works in more than 140 countries worldwide, enabling us to respond immediately and effectively to emergency situations as they occur.

Where We Work

Drag your cursor across the world map and select a region to find out about the life-saving work of Act for Peace's project partners with war-torn communities around the world.

23-Jan-2012
Act for Peace responds to violence in South Sudan
Act for Peace is supporting emergency relief work in Jonglei state in South Sudan, as well as longer term peace building work to address the underlying issues that have led to the latest outbreak of violence. Read More
19-Jan-2012
VIDEO: Pakistan: capitalising on recovery
In 2010, the worst floods to hit Pakistan in 80 years left the country needing years of support to recover its infrastructure, jobs, housing and farmland. Act for Peace’s partners promise continued support to the people affected by this disaster. Read More
18-Jan-2012
In Haiti, the power of konbit honoured along with those lost
The second anniversary of Haiti’s tragic earthquake is a time to honour those who died and extend compassion to their loved ones. Read More
13-Jan-2012
Horn of Africa: delivering urgently-needed aid
Thanks to the wonderful response of our supporters to the Horn of Africa Emergency Appeal, Act for Peace has sent almost $1 million through our project partners to support communities affected by drought and conflict in Somalia and Ethiopia. Read More
11-Jan-2012
Six months after independence, renewed violence in South Sudan
Fierce tribal violence in the state of Jonglei in South Sudan has forced tens of thousands of people to flee, leaving them in desperate need of food, shelter and assistance. Read More