Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe At A Glance
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Directing HQ: Action Against Hunger - France
Launch Date: 2002
Beneficiaries (2009): 378,077 people
Institutional Funders: ECHO (European Commission Humanitarian Aid)
Launch Date: 2002
Beneficiaries (2009): 378,077 people
Institutional Funders: ECHO (European Commission Humanitarian Aid)
Press Contact
Julia Belusa
Chargé de communication, ACF-France
jbelusa@actioncontrelafaim.org
Direct: + 33 1 43 35 82 22
Chargé de communication, ACF-France
jbelusa@actioncontrelafaim.org
Direct: + 33 1 43 35 82 22
The economic situation of the country has significantly deteriorated since the end of the 1990's. The new agrarian reform has damaged the production system, resulting in a reduction of agricultural output. Combined with recurrent climatic difficulties, these factors have contributed to a precarious nutritional situation.
Field Updates | Zimbabwe
Containing Cholera Around the World
March 3, 2009
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In recent months cholera outbreaks in southern Zimbabwe have killed hundreds and infected thousands. Action Against Hunger, which has been in Zimbabwe since 2002, has scaled up its response to help prevent a full-scale epidemic. » Read more |
Containment Efforts Scaled Up as Cholera Sweeps Zimbabwe
November 25, 2008
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Harare, Zimbabwe — The international humanitarian organization Action Against Hunger | ACF International announced a scaling up of its ongoing efforts to address the onset of cholera across southern Zimbabwe. » Read more |
Letter Asks NGOs To Leave Zimbabwe
June 14, 2008
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Paris, France — On Wednesday, June 4, the government of Zimbabwe sent a letter to all NGOs suspending their involvement on the ground until further notice. This decision by local authorities is of extremely high concern for the millions of Zimbabweans who depend on assistance from NGOs. The immediate impact of these humanitarian aid organizations on health and water, particularly for vulnerable populations and AIDS patients, adds the medium-term food security of the population. The weeks ahead are indeed crucial for the preparation of the season and the suspension of NGO activities will result in an irreversible delay. » Read more |
