They want to see a just, fair and sustainable world, in which everybody enjoys the right to a life of dignity, and freedom from poverty and oppression.

So they work to achieve social justice and gender equality, and to eradicate poverty.

Their strategy is to build international momentum for social, economic and environmental justice, driven by people living in poverty and exclusion.

In practice, this means working closely with people living in poverty and exclusion, civil society organisations, social movements and supporters. Together, they deliver grassroots programmes, provide emergency relief and campaign for things such as women’s economic rights, tax justice and climate justice.

Their work falls into four broad areas: women, politics and economics, land and climate, and emergencies. They have a particular focus on women’s rights; it’s a thread that runs through all their work.

ActionAid was founded as a charity in 1972. In the 1990s, they adopted a human rights-based approach to development. In 2003, they established the ActionAid International federation. Their head office is in Johannesburg, South Africa. They also have hubs in Asia, the Americas and Europe.

This is their international website, where they share inspiring stories from around the federation, bold thought-leadership and practical tools that catalyse change. You can visit any of their websites to find out more about the work of ActionAid offices around the world, and how you can get involved.

They believe in the power in people. If they can support people to know, claim and defend their rights, the world will be a fairer place.