Partners in Aid

Partners in Aid is an Australian volunteer-run NGO supporting community-led development initiatives in India, Sri Lanka, Fiji, and the Philippines. Founded in 1962, we work alongside trusted local partners to improve lives through sustainable agriculture, education, public health, and livelihoods.

Our development philosophy centres on long-term partnerships and local leadership. In India, we collaborate with SEDS to promote sustainable farming in Andhra Pradesh and run a child education sponsorship program that has supported over 700 students to date. In Sri Lanka, we partner with Y Gro to deliver a dairy development initiative that empowers women farmers and increases rural household incomes. In the Philippines, the Sinangpad Healthy Village Project improves community sanitation and health outcomes while fostering social cohesion and gender equality. Our newest project in Fiji, launched in partnership with FRIEND Fiji, focuses on backyard gardening and healthy cooking to combat malnutrition and strengthen food security in rural communities.

Partners in Aid operates without paid staff in Australia, ensuring that the vast majority of funds directly support our partner organisations. Our board and project coordinators contribute diverse professional skills, including public health, development, finance, and governance, and maintain close engagement with each project through regular communication and monitoring.

We are a signatory to the ACFID Code of Conduct and are currently pursuing accreditation with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), reflecting our commitment to transparency, accountability, and effective development practice.

We support change through partnership—not charity—building locally driven solutions with lasting impact.

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