Bio

ActionAid Blog is based in London and aimed at a UK audience, acting as an official blog for the ActionAid charity. The blogs are written by mainly staff who work for ActionAid, however there are contributions from volunteers and guest bloggers. The guest bloggers that appear on the blogs usually have expertise in the particular field they are blogging about. The ActionAid Blogs are made up of a number of topics that discuss subject matters within action in aid. Founded in 1972, ActionAid works with and supports the poorest and most vulnerable people to fight for and gain their rights to food shelter, work, basic healthcare and a voice in the decisions that affect their lives. The people that ActionAid offer support to include widows, orphans, homeless and disabled people amongst others. They also champion poor people's rights through international campaigns on food rights, HIV and aids. ActionAid works with more than 2,000 partners worldwide and their fight against poverty has reached over 19 million people in Africa, Asia and the Americas. PR opportunities are not obvious, however they do exist. It is recommended that you contact each blog individually for ideas and PR opportunities. The best way to reach ActionAid is on the email address or telephone number provided above. Alternatively they can be reached on various social networking platforms, especially Twitter, where they are very active and responsive.