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What we do

We want a world without poverty, so we work with local people to fight hunger, seek justice for women and education for children, and cope with emergencies.


Claire Nyirahabiyambere, 5, will start at an Early Development Centre in Gitesi

Where we work

Wherever there is poverty and injustice, in over 40 countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas, ActionAid is working to help people free themselves from poverty.


Where does your money go?

Where does your money go?

Whether we're building a well, hiring a teacher, or lobbying a government, we make sure that every pound we spend goes as far as possible.


Alba Florianda Cuc Cac,  8, in class at the local school in San Joaquin, Guatemala.

Frequently asked questions

What makes ActionAid different? Can you volunteer? How does child sponsorship actually work?



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Fact file

  • ActionAid was founded in 1972 as a child sponsorship charity
  • ActionAid works in over 40 countries
  • ActionAid is the only UK international development charity with headquarters in the developing world

Sponsor a child

Sadia child sponsorship

Sadia is just five years old, but, living in the heart of East Africa's drought, she knows more than anyone should about hunger, poverty and desperation. You can help.

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