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Behind the statistics are real people with real stories and aspirations.
From people who are experiencing or facing displacement, to our local partners and our dedicated team, here you can meet some of the amazing people behind the headlines who are working to create a world where everyone belongs.
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Working in solidarity with our local partners around the world to empower people displaced by conflict and disaster to regain and retain the peace of a safe place to belong.
Indonesian humanitarian programs hit by aid cuts
As developed nations slash global aid funding, the impact on the NGOs we work alongside is drastic.
Uncertainty for Myanmar refugees in Thailand
With ongoing cuts to government aid funding worldwide, the most vulnerable populations have been caught in the political crossfire. Refugees and displaced people, who rely on aid to survive, are facing the very real threat of hunger and disease. People like the 108,000 refugees who call the refugee-led camps on the Thai-Myanmar border home.
Pakistan hit hard by global aid cuts
In a nation already struggling with extreme poverty and unable to meet the community’s health and education needs, cutting vital funding for these services is disastrous. Act for Peace works alongside Community World Service Asia (CWSA) in Pakistan and their experience of the recent government aid funding cuts is difficult to fathom.
Advocate for humanitarian aid
As the US, UK and European governments slash international aid budgets, we face an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Refugees and displaced people need our advocacy now more than ever. Hear from our Senior Protection and Policy Advisor James Thomson who shares the impact of governments’ slashing their humanitarian aid budgets on the communities we serve.
USAID funding cuts suspend health, education and humanitarian assistance around the world
The global humanitarian sector is grappling with uncertainty after the US government abruptly suspended funding and programs supported by the US Agency of International Development (USAID) for 90 days.
Australia shows greater commitment to addressing displacement crisis
We face an unprecedented global displacement crisis with more than 122 million people around the world without a safe place to belong – a figure that has doubled in just seven years. Addressing this requires strong policy commitments to protect those who are displaced, ensuring their rights and safety are upheld in every stage of
New CEO to champion the voice of displaced people
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Elijah Buol OAM to the role of Act for Peace’s Chief Executive Officer, commencing in February 2024.
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