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Press release: HelpAge and Handicap International study shows less than 1% of humanitarian aid targets older people or people with disabilities

A new study by HelpAge International and Handicap International has found a significant disparity between the needs of older people and people with disabilities and the level of humanitarian assistance delivered to meet their needs. 11 per cent of the world’s population is aged 60 and above, whilst an estimated 15 per cent of people live with disability. However, analysis of 6,003 projects from 14 UN Consolidated Appeal Processes (CAP) and 4 Flash Appeals between 2010 and 2011 shows that: • Only 61 funded projects (1 per cent) target older people or people with disabilities. • In 21 countries there were no projects in any sector targeting older people, including Chad, Central African Republic and 16 countries in West Africa. • Funding for projects targeting people with disabilities decreased between 2010 and 2011 (from 0.7 per cent to 0.43 per cent).

22 February 2012 17:42 GMT
Source: HelpAge International - UK

Christchurch marks first anniversary of deadly earthquake

Staff and volunteers from the New Zealand Red Cross took part in a variety of memorial events to mark the one year anniversary of the deadly 6.3 magnitude earthquake that claimed the lives of 185 people on February 22, 2011 and damaged large parts of the city of Christchurch.

22 February 2012 13:41 GMT
Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) - Switzerland

Clearing Libya for explosive remnants of war

Libya face a significant threat from explosive remnants of the recent conflict. The Libyans are rising to the challenge with the help of the Deming Unit of the Danish Refugee Council, Danish Deming Group.

22 February 2012 13:08 GMT
Source: Danish Refugee Council (DRC) - Denmark

ToT on Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (Dhaka, Bangladesh)

A five-day RedR India training module that prepares humanitarian personnel as well as development professionals to enhance their capacities with regards to becoming effective trainers in the Community-Based Disaster Risk Management process.

22 February 2012 11:41 GMT
Source: RedR - India

ACT Alliance Alert: Cyclone "Giovanna", Madagascar

ACT member SAF-FJKM and a representative from Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe (DKH) based in Nairobi have travelled to the affected areas for assessments. The response will depend on the results of the assessments.

20 February 2012 16:30 GMT
Source: ACT Alliance - Switzerland

Malian refugees swell food shortage numbers in Niger

20 February 2012 12:52 GMT
Source: Plan UK

Plan and UN join forces to ensure birth registration for all children

Global child rights organisation Plan International and the United Nations will work jointly on birth registration as a key measure to prevent child statelessness.

20 February 2012 12:52 GMT
Source: Plan International

VIDEO: Sahel - Urgent assistance needed

20 February 2012 11:13 GMT
Source: Christian Aid - UK

ACT Alliance Rapid Response Fund Payment Request: Cold Snap and Severe Snow Fall, Romania

ACT member AIDRom is planning to respond with distribution of relief food & mineral water, and family hygiene kits.

20 February 2012 09:29 GMT
Source: ACT Alliance - Switzerland

ActionAid providing relief to thousands in flood-hit Mozambique and Malawi

20 February 2012 00:00 GMT
Source: ActionAid