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August 23, 2010
Massive floods have inundated Pakistan since the beginning of August . Current estimates are that over 15 million people have been directly affected. One -fifth of the country is underwater and the threat of further flooding continues. Humanitarian organizations are providing basics including clean water, medicine and shelter, to those that can be reached. Read More >>>
August 18, 2010
As the UN continues to play the leading role in responding to the humanitarian crisis in Pakistan, it is also commemorating the 2nd annual World Humanitarian Day.  A new film to illustrate the dedication of humanitarian aid workers has been produced this year, with concerts and other commemorative activities planned. Read More >>>
August 5, 2010
InterAction has created a hashtag on Twitter—#USMDG2010—to spread word about what concerned parties have been doing ahead of the Millennium Development Goals Summit 2010, which will take place in September. It is a good way to reach an ever broader audience—anyone that has a Twitter account can follow and tweet using the hashtag. Read More >>>
July 29, 2010
Nominations and applications are now being accepted for the 2010 ONE Africa Award, which honors outstanding contributions by Africans who are leading the fight against poverty and preventable disease on the continent. Read More >>>
July 29, 2010
 The UN Foundation will host a high-level briefing and working session on Friday, July 30, 2010, during which the Obama administration will unveil the U.S. Strategy for Meeting the Millennium Development Goals. Read More >>>
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Pakistan has been hit by massive floods that have been ongoing since the beginning of August. Current estimates are that over 15 million people have... Read More >>>
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Scroll down for a regularly updated list of agencies responding to the crisis and accepting donations. Full reports of casualties, damage and needs... Read More >>>
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July 1, 2010

Congressional and Administration Actions on Foreign Assistance Reform

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December 11, 2009

An InterAction Viewpoint on the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit.

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December 2, 2009

An InterAction Viewpoint on President Obama's announced strategy for Afghanistan.

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