Our campaigns put the pressure on the people and organisations who can really make a difference to the lives of ordinary people in developing countries.

Find out what our campaigners have been up to and discover loads of ways to get involved.

The financial crisis threatens to push millions back below the poverty line. The G20 has the opportunity to make wide-reaching reforms to the world financial system. You can help them make the right choices.

Governments, big business and world leaders can end poverty. You can influence them. Join target poverty and we will help you to take action that leads to change. Together we will have an impact.

Every July eight countries come together to talk a about the wor'ds problems. This Group of Eight G8 has been meeting together for about a decade. ActionAid will be at the summit to bring the needs and voices of people from developing countries to the G8

Get fit in the fight against poverty, see at first-hand the difference your help has made, or watch the world turn from 10,000 feet.

ActionAid can give you loads of help and resources to raise funds for fun annual and one-off events. Find out what's coming up next and read about how past events went.

Whether its sponsored runs, international trekking or a partnership, the ActionAid companies team have the resources your company needs to help end poverty.

Our vision is a world without poverty in which every person can exercise their right to a life of dignity. Our mission is to work with poor and marginalised people to eradicate poverty by overcoming the injustice and inequity that cause it.

Do you want to meet new people, have fun and change lives at the same time? Why not start fundraising for ActionAid and help us in the fight against poverty. There are so many ways to get involved in your local area.

Sign-up for one of our First Hand Experiences and you’ll be signing up for the trip of a lifetime. Because whether you choose one of our amazing treks or incredible builds, you’ll meet and work with the people you’re raising money for.

Join us in India and you will meet and work with local people as you renovate a homeless project in Delhi. You will also trek through one of the world’s most breathtaking mountain ranges and visit the Taj Mahal.

In 2004 Mission Malawi began as the brainchild of Radio 3 Producer Les Pratt. He mobilised a group of 9 friends to join him on a tough cycle ride around Lake Malawi, raising valuable funds and awareness for ActionAid's HIV & AIDS projects.

Join this amazing 10 day challenge building vital homes for local Kamaiya people. Working closely with the community you will really immerse yourself in the warmth of Nepalese culture and discover the vibrancy and spirituality of this magical land.

Community challenge in South Africa, no experience needed, your challenge of a lifetime.

Trek through untouched Vietnam and visit an ActionAid project to see how your fundraising is helping ActionAid's work.

There lots of exciting events you can do across the world, from treks and bikes rides, to husky dog sledging and kayak challenges! Explore Kilimanjaro, China, Peru or Nepal and raise vital funds for ActionAid's poverty relief work. Sign up today!

If you are looking to do something different, closer to home, then there are lots of exciting challenges in the UK!

Get everyone in the office involved in supporting our work and make a world of difference to the world's poorest people without leaving your desk!

Support a single project and you and your colleagues will know exactly where your money is going. We'll keep you updated on the project's progress with reports, messages and amazing photography.

Bring people closer to your company by getting them involved with ActionAid activities.Bring people closer to your company by getting them involved with ActionAid activities.

Join us in a powerful and life-changing partnership and demonstrate that your company and colleagues care about the state of the world.

Hogg Robinson Group (HRG), the international corporate travel services company, has supported ActionAid since 2007 through its annual charity event – HRG Day – held on 3 April each year.

Everything you might want to know before setting up your child sponsorship, including costs, options and your relationship with the child you sponsor.

Read about Saibu, his sponsor Deborah and how much both have gained from their relationship.

As a child sponsor, you can look forward to receiving drawings and messages from the child you sponsor and you’ll see how your money is helping through regular updates direct from the community where the child you sponsor lives.

It's amazing the difference you can make with an amount of money that won't even buy you a cup of coffee in the UK.

Whatever you are into, you can support people fighting their way out of poverty. Your energy and passion will help make their voices louder and stronger.

B*llocks to Poverty is ActionAid's cheeky little sister. Visit our galleries and see fun videos of our work and inspiring stories from around the world.

Most of us want to do more for the world, but you know how it is - things crop up, you get busy... In this section you'll find seven very good reasons why we think you should get involved with us.

See what young activists – in the UK and all over the world - are up to. If you've got something to say and would like to blog for 'Community', just drop us a line. You don't have to be the young campaigner of the year to contribute - this is a space for anyone who wants to use their voice and be heard.