HPA in action We’re heading to COP30 in Brazil Date posted: 7th November, 2025 Next week, COP30 - the largest gathering for Climate Justice - kicks off in Belém, Brazil! But before we head there, here’s what’s been happening in the run-up: Advocacy Drug policy Planetary health Policy and campaigns
Context and analysis Rio massacre exposes the violence and deceit of the so-called war on drugs Date posted: 4th November, 2025 Over 130 people were killed in the deadliest raid in Brazil’s history. What does this reveal about how prohibition fuels violence, corruption, and impunity? Current events Drug policy Global inequalities Policy and campaigns
Publications Out now: From Forest to Dust Date posted: 30th October, 2025 Exposing the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of the prohibition of the coca and cocaine production chain in the Amazon basin and Brazil. Drug policy Planetary health Policy and campaigns
Programme insights Supporting children with type 1 diabetes in Ethiopia Date posted: 29th October, 2025 By building understanding at every level, from families to schools, this project is helping children with type 1 diabetes live healthier lives. Child health Ethiopia Non-communicable diseases
Programme insights Nearing malaria elimination in Laos: “This is not the moment to retreat” Date posted: 26th September, 2025 "Malaria elimination is within reach, but cutting funding now would jeopardise years of progress." Hear from staff Laos Malaria
HPA in action Drug Regulation webinar Date posted: 26th August, 2025 Drug Reform is coming - it is time for the Development sector to prepare and seize its opportunities. Advocacy Drug policy Global inequalities Policy and campaigns
Programme insights Hassan Ismael Ali: Serving Humanity Through Health Date posted: 19th August, 2025 This World Humanitarian Day, we would like to honor Hassan Ali, a dedicated Field Manager at Health Poverty Action, Ethiopia. Ethiopia Hear from staff
News and updates Myanmar earthquake response: 15th April 2025 update from the team Date posted: 15th April, 2025 Health Poverty Action’s local team is delivering emergency aid to communities hardest hit by the earthquake in Myanmar, with a focus on urgent disease prevention to avoid outbreaks. Emergency response Hear from staff Myanmar
News and updates Responding to the earthquakes in Myanmar Date posted: 2nd April, 2025 Health Poverty Action are mobilising resources to ensure families who are sleeping on the streets are safe and healthy. Current events Emergency response Myanmar
Publications OUT NOW: The Legal Regulation of Drugs: The Potential to Deliver Global Justice Date posted: 4th March, 2025 For the first time ever, key principles for drug reform have been set out across 9 key issues of global justice. Drug policy Global inequalities Policy and campaigns