“I have achieved a lot: organising women’s self-help groups, getting the children to attend school, and providing basic needs such as water, electricity and street lights. Even men could not have done so much. ”

— member of a women’s group supported by CWS in Tamil Nadu

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Pakistan floods "worst disaster"

Record breaking monsoon rains have killed hundreds of people. Officials now say up to 20 million are affected - more than the Asian tsunami and Haiti earthquake combined. Homes, livelihoods, bridges and roads have been swept away. Food, shelter and health care are urgently needed. Download appeal leaflet here.  Donate now or read situation updates

Zhouqu landslide, China

The town of Zhouqu in Province Gansu in northwest China, has been hit by a devastating landslide. The death toll is 1254 with 490 people still missing. Many thousands have been left homeless and with more rains forecast there are fears of more mudslides. ACT Alliance member, Amity Foundation, is distributing food, water, medical and sanitation supplies. Donate now.

Haiti still recovering

While much still needs to be down to help the people of Haiti recover and rebuild, the big achievement is the things that haven't happened - no political riots, no major food crisis, and no major outbreak of major diseases. Schools have reopened, trauma counselling is ongoing and shelter is improving.  Read more on ACT Alliance reports 6 months on. Donations for rebuilding are still urgently needed.