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We seek global justice through humanitarian action, long term development and advocacy. Member of @actalliance.bsky.social 🌍 Our Norwegian account: @kirkensnodhjelp.bsky.social

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Sudan’s Khartoum needs β€˜urgent’ help due to severe food shortages: Report Report by NGOs also finds healthcare system largely not functioning in Khartoum, months after city recaptured by army.

Report by NGOs also finds healthcare system largely not functioning in Khartoum, months after city recaptured by army.

05.12.2025 17:30 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

@aljazeera.com reports: Norwegian Church Aid warns of an urgent humanitarian crisis in #Khartoum, #Sudan⚠️ 97% of households face food shortages, and health services have collapsed. #NorwegianChurchAid

Read the full story πŸ‘‡

08.12.2025 13:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Nairobi Hosts UN Tax Talks Aiming to Ensure Global Economic Justice Nairobi hosts the UN Tax Convention, aiming to create a fairer global economy and ensure wealthy corporations pay their share.

This week, #Nairobi hosts negotiations for a #UNTaxConvention a historic step toward fairer #globaltaxrules

A #fairtaxsystem can help dismantle unjust structures and build an inclusive #economyπŸ’΅ Together, we can make global tax rules transparent and #sustainable✊

#FaithInAction #EndTaxEvasion

12.11.2025 14:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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No rain, no food, no animals: the human rights impact of drought and displacement in Somalia - Somalia Analysis in English on Somalia about Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment, Drought and more; published on 10 Nov 2025 by Amnesty

Somalia is on the frontline of the #climatecrisis! #Drought and #displacement are leaving thousands without #food, #water, or #protection 🌍

#Somalia contributes little to global emissions, yet faces harsh consequences!πŸ’§ #NCA works with #Somali communities and continue to work for #ClimateJustice

11.11.2025 08:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The people of Sudan are living through the unimaginable πŸ’”

Offices can be bombed. But our commitment to the Sudanese people will never break.

After 50 years, we’re still here.

Watch. Share. Don’t look away.
#Sudan #Khartoum #eyesonsudan #prayforsudan #talkaboutsudan

05.11.2025 13:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ–οΈ Stop the injustice! The poorest suffer while the richest pollute 🏭

#Climatejustice starts with accountability: High-emission countries must fund #adaptation. Without #ClimateFinance, the poorest will keep paying for a crisis they didn’t create!

30.10.2025 08:28 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ“… Date: Sunday, 9th November
πŸ•› Time: 12:00 – 13:30
πŸ“ Location: All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC), Waiyaki Way, Nairobi
🍴 Light snacks provided.
#TaxJustice #UNTaxConvention #AACC

Register here: forms.office.com/e/kwmrYZnZvD

29.10.2025 10:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

🌍 Join Us for #Interfaith Prayer and Action for #TaxJustice!

As UN Tax Convention negotiations unfold in Nairobi, faith leaders and civil society from across Africa will gather to pray and call for fair and just tax systems.

Faith-based org, CSO, diplomat? You’re welcome!

Remember to register πŸ‘‡

29.10.2025 10:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Melissa strengthens into Category 4 hurricane, threatening catastrophic flooding in Jamaica, Haiti β€œI urge Jamaicans to take this weather threat seriously,” said Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness.

#HurricaneMelissa has left a trail of devastation across the Caribbean, damaging infrastructure and power. Three people are confirmed killed in Haiti! πŸ’”

#NorwegianChurchAid has staff on the ground in #Haiti. Our prayers are with all those affected πŸ’œπŸŒ #FaithInAction

27.10.2025 15:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Our hearts and prayers are with #Jamaica, #Haiti, #Dominica and all others affected by the hurricaneπŸ’œ

27.10.2025 14:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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When crisis strikes, the @un.org is there. For 80 years, it has been a lifeline for millions. Today, we celebrate its mission and the hope it brings. Happy #UNDay!

24.10.2025 09:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Norwegian Church Aid secretary general reflects on fostering understanding in a polarised world Anne Cecilie Kaltenborn, secretary general of Norwegian Church Aid, took time to reflect on her recent visit to the World Council of Churches, her vision for deeper collaboration, and what gives her o...

Secretary General of #NCA Anne Cecilie Kaltenborn reflects on the power of #faith-based collaboration, and what gives her optimism in a gradually more #polarised world during her visit to the World Council of Churches #WCCπŸ•ŠοΈ πŸ’œ

Read the full article from herπŸ‘‡πŸŒ

20.10.2025 08:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today we mark the #NationalDayfortheEradicationofPoverty together with Winny πŸ’œ

🌍In #SouthSudan, women receive vocational training and support to create a new beginning for themselves and their children. Winny is learning embroidery and to save wisely.

Its all about the opportunityπŸ’œ

17.10.2025 14:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Bold protest-style poster with a fiery red and orange background symbolizing climate chaos. Large black text reads β€œClimate Finance Now!” Above: β€œStop the harm! Cancel the Debt! Reparations and Just Transition Now!” Below: β€œOur people are drowning, burning, starving. No more excuses!” Includes campaign logos. Keywords: climate justice, debt cancellation, climate finance, reparations, just transition, Global South, #ClimateFinanceNow, #PayUp

Bold protest-style poster with a fiery red and orange background symbolizing climate chaos. Large black text reads β€œClimate Finance Now!” Above: β€œStop the harm! Cancel the Debt! Reparations and Just Transition Now!” Below: β€œOur people are drowning, burning, starving. No more excuses!” Includes campaign logos. Keywords: climate justice, debt cancellation, climate finance, reparations, just transition, Global South, #ClimateFinanceNow, #PayUp

πŸ”₯ The climate crisis wasn’t born in the South. Global North must #PayUp $5trillion/year in public unconditional climate finance!

1️⃣ Cancel illegitimate debts
2️⃣ Grants not loans for climate
3️⃣ End austerity & privatization
4️⃣ Reparations & Just Transition
Justice can’t wait! #ClimateFinanceNow

14.10.2025 07:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Norwegian Church Aid backs Tanzania’s path to resilience and prosperity Tanzania’s ambition to transition from lower-middle-income to upper-middle-income status will depend not only on government-led strategies but also on the strength of partnerships that enhance...

#Resilience, rainwater, and real change πŸ’ͺ

Secretary General Anne-Cecilie Kaltenborn shares why Tanzania’s farmers are key to lasting progress (and why she chose #Tanzania for her first board field visit!)

Read more in #thecitizenTz πŸ‘‡ www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/new...

02.10.2025 10:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NCA responds to the floods in Pakistan There has once again been flooding in several areas of Pakistan. Since June 2025, nearly seven million people in Pakistan have been affected. Norwegian Church Aid has responded with emergency assistan...

Once again, massive #floodings has hit several areas of #Pakistan. Since June, nearly seven million people have been affected🌍

#NCA has responded with emergency assistance in several areas, providing #hygiene kits, emergency #shelters, mosquito nets and #CleanWater.

Read more on our response hereπŸ‘‡

29.09.2025 14:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In 2024, 377 aid workers were killed. The most dangerous year ever to be an #aidworker🌍

Our colleagues and partners keep working, even as disaster strikes and bombs fall around them πŸ’ͺ🦺

Today is #WorldHumanitarianDay. And we want to say thank you. Because you are there, and because you keep going β™₯️

19.08.2025 11:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Joint statement: As mass starvation spreads across Gaza, our colleagues and those we serve are wasting away More than 100 organizations are sounding the alarm to allow in life-saving aid.

The famine in #Gaza is now catastrophicπŸ’” #HumanitarianAid is ready at the border, but the blockade stops us. πŸ“’ We demand:
🟣 End the siege
🟣 Open the borders
πŸ’œ Ceasefire NOW πŸ•ŠοΈ

#StopStarvingGaza #EndTheSiege #LetAidIn #CeasefireNOW

Read our joint statement hereπŸ‘‡

24.07.2025 12:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, on #NelsonMandelaDay, we remember Nelson Mandela and his crucial work for #HumanRights by standing up for #justice and #equality.

The world can change when we choose love over fear. πŸ’œ"

18.07.2025 11:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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To get their own cash, people in Gaza must pay middlemen a 40% cut Cash is the lifeblood of the Gaza Strip’s shattered economy, and like all other necessities in this war-torn territory β€” food, fuel, medicine β€” it is in extremely short supply.

🌍 #Gaza is running out of #cash, banks are dry and #inflation is surging. Our partners on the ground describe families struggling to buy essentials like food and diapers‼️ #HumanitarianCrisis

Read more about the situation in @apnews.comπŸ‘‡

11.07.2025 10:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It is time to fix the broken system that fuels rising inequality | Development Today High debt burdens, tax abuse and aid cuts are threatening the future of billions of people. Ahead of the financing summit in Seville this summer, four Nordic...

🌍 Crushing debt, tax evasion, and shrinking aid budgets are deepening global inequality. Together with @reddbarna.bsky.social, #ACTSvenskaKyrkan and #Felm, we are calling on governments to act‼️It’s time to fix the broken system fueling injustice #GlobalJustice #NordicAid #SevilleSummit2025

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30.06.2025 12:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This week, Anne Cecilie Kaltenborn joins us as our new Secretary General! She brings extensive experience from #health, #humanitarianwork and #private sector, along with a deep commitment to #bridging differences. We’re excited to work together for a more just world πŸ€β€―
Join us in welcoming her! πŸ’œπŸŒ

03.06.2025 12:15 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£Today marks #MenstrualHygieneDay! Every girl and woman deserves the right to manage her #period safely, hygienically, and with #dignity🩸

The stigma of periods need to be broken‼️

Share this for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld 🌍🩸

#PeriodWithDignity

28.05.2025 07:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Almost 95,000 babies could be born without skilled birth support as aid cuts put lives at risk - World News and Press Release in English on World about Health; published on 20 May 2025 by Save the Children

🌍Alarming numbers from @savethechildren.org! Cutting in #GlobalAid puts lives in danger, and increase the number of mothers at risk and newborns without care! We can’t stay silent while #ReproductiveHealth services are threatened by #AidCuts.

Demand actionβ€ΌοΈπŸ‘‡ #GlobalHealth #NoMoreAidCuts

26.05.2025 07:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌍This month, in #Nairobi, people gathered in anticipation for the launch of the #NCA Advocacy Programme for Africa. #NAPA marks a new chapter in the pursuit of justice and peace!

#NAPA will strengthen NCAs work on:
πŸ•ŠοΈ Peacebuilding and dialogue
🌿 Natural resources and tax justice
πŸ‘©β€βš–οΈ Gender justice

16.05.2025 13:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Torrential rains & flash floods have displaced over 84,000 people in #Somalia since April. #NCA is on the ground, assessing urgent needs in low-lying areas.

We stand in solidarity with the affected communities and are committed to delivering life-saving #aid and support where it is needed most!

14.05.2025 11:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How should Norway spend its cash? Solve global problems, says citizen panel Norway's $1.8 trillion wealth fund, the world's largest, should invest more money in sectors addressing global challenges such as climate change and health and accept it may get lower returns on these investments, a citizens' panel said on Tuesday.

🌍Norway's oil fund must serve more than profit. The national people's panel #Framtidspanelet now call for ethical investment to fight poverty, climate change & innovationπŸ’« #NorwegianChurchAid are one of 7 NGOs supporting the panel, and praise this call for #solidarityπŸ’œ

#GlobalSolidarity

13.05.2025 14:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’‰ Every minute for 50 years, #vaccines have saved 6 lives! That’s 154 million people who got the chance to grow up πŸ§’ Since 2000, #Gavi has #vaccinated over 1 billion children.

‼️ But funding cuts threaten progress!

NOW is the time to invest in a healthier, more #equal world.
#WorldImmunizationWeek

29.04.2025 09:54 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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After decades of progress, the fight against #malaria has stalled. #ClimateChange, #war, resistance, and cuts in #funding are causing more child deaths.

We know what works:
🦟 Nets save lives
πŸ’‰ Meds & vaccines work
🌍 Global action is crucial

We can stop malaria. Together. πŸ’ͺ

#MalariaDay

25.04.2025 08:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This photo was taken from the bomb shelter in #Kyiv by HΓ₯vard from our partner in #Ukraine @heks-ch.bsky.social! Rockets and drones hit the city, killing at least 9 people, and injuring over 70.

Chaos and fear is the reality for many in Ukraineβœ‹ #Civilians must always be protected!

#UkrainianView

24.04.2025 13:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0