Action on Poverty Action on Poverty

Field of Interest

  • Community and economic development
  • Education/training and employment

Target Population

  • Women and girls
  • People experiencing socio-economic disadvantage or vulnerability

Organisation Summary

Action on Poverty is an impactful charity dedicated to tackling global poverty through a variety of programs. It works across several key areas, including education, environmental and climate change, food security, gender equality, health, livelihoods, social accountability, and water and sanitation. Our approach emphasizes partnership with communities, philanthropists, charities, corporates, and researchers to create sustainable, innovative and inclusive solutions. Action on Poverty’s work is supported by its status as an accredited organization with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, showcasing its commitment to accountability and effective action.

Our Vision- For all people to transcend the injustice, indignity and inequality of entrenched poverty.

Our Mission- To empower changemakers to break the cycle of poverty

Our Values- As we work towards achieving our mission, we commit to the following core values:
– Upholding the dignity and human rights of every individual
– Dealing truthfully, honestly and transparently at all times
– Supporting communities to help themselves
– Undertaking activities that address the needs and interests unidentified by the people with whom we are working
– Being accountable to all our development partners
– Operating with a spirit of collaboration in achieving common objectives
– Maximising the impact of donor contributions
– Respecting the environment
– Providing challenging, supportive and safe work environments where people can improve their skills and knowledge

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Level 6, 126 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, learn and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Australian Communities Foundation is a proudly inclusive organisation and an ally of LGBTQIA+ communities and the movement toward equality.