Who are we?

ActionAid is a unique partnership of people who are fighting for a world without poverty, in which every person can exercise their right to a life of dignity. We work with poor and marginalised people to help eradicate poverty by overcoming the injustice and inequity that cause it.

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How we work
We work with poor and marginalised communities to help them recognise, promote and secure their basic rights, and control their own development.

Your questions answered
What we do; where we work; what you can do to help; and much more – everything you ever wanted to know about ActionAid.

Our history
Starting life as a small charity helping 88 children in two countries, ActionAid’s work now reaches over 19 million people in over 50 countries.

UK trustees
Read biographies of our trustees, whose main responsibilities are setting and monitoring ActionAid’s strategic direction and establishing policy.

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