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Our legacy promise

Choosing ActionAid’s work to be a part of the lasting legacy you leave to the world is an incredibly kind, far-reaching way to help others. On behalf of everyone at ActionAid, and all the communities we work with, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

We know writing your Will can involve making big and difficult decisions, so we’d like to reassure everyone kind enough to consider helping us this very special way.

Put simply, we’d like you to feel confident and proud that you’re doing the right thing.

So here is our promise to you:

  • We will never put you under pressure to include ActionAid in your Will.
  • We understand you may have many responsibilities, and family and friends come first for most people.
  • We are always here if you want to talk, but we won’t ask you to share sensitive information about your circumstances or plans. Anything you do decide to tell us will be treated in confidence.
  • We appreciate your circumstances and priorities might change in years to come, and we will fully understand if you decide to take us out of your Will.
  • When the time comes, we will support those carrying out your wishes and treat them with the utmost empathy and respect.
  • We promise to use your gift wisely and to benefit women, girls and their communities.
  • We are always here to help. Simply call us on 01460 238 000 or email legacies@actionaid.org any time you need us.

"Since we received ActionAid training we have been able to make profits and do even more."

Uzala, 43, is a farmer and general secretary of a local women’s farmers group in Ghoraghat, Bangladesh. A mother of two, she began farming over a decade ago using free seeds from ActionAid, starting with a small garden before expanding by leasing land through a group loan.

Now growing a range of fruits and vegetables, Uzala earns an income at the weekly women’s market while feeding her family, helping shield them from rising food prices. She also grows mustard for oil, plants spices, and rears animals to reduce costs.

During the pandemic, she helped move sales online, keeping incomes steady. Her group also supports women to tackle wider challenges like early marriage and domestic violence.

Uzala (43) is a mother, farmer and general secretary of a women farmers group in Ghoraghat.

Fabeha Monir/ActionAid

     Uzala (43) is a mother, farmer and general secretary of a women farmers group in Ghoraghat. Fabeha Monir/ActionAid     

    Page updated 5 May 2026