We are an Associate member of ActionAid International Federation which is a global justice organization working to achieve social justice, gender equality and eradication of poverty. These quantitative program results are self-reported by the organization, illustrating their committment to transparency, learning, and interest in helping the whole sector learn and grow.GuideStar worked with BoardSource, the national leader in nonprofit board leadership and governance, to create this section, which enables organizations and donors to transparently share information about essential board leadership practices.Number of local partnership organizations in the ActionAid networkHave the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year?Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years?Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year?ActionAid works to end poverty, exclusion, and gender inequality in more than 50 countries around the world. GuideStar partnered on this section with CHANGE Philanthropy and Equity in the Center."' ActionAid is an international non-governmental organization whose primary aim is to work against poverty and injustice worldwide. ActionAid is a global movement of people working together to further human rights for all and defeat poverty. Here's a small sample:100,000 women in 24 countries increased their control over land or other natural resources.324,000 women in 30 countries challenged gender-based violence.4,500 schools in 28 countries reported improved access to free, safe, quality education for boys and girls.45,000 people were empowered to identify and plan for climate-related risks and natural disasters in their communities.50 coalitions in 16 countries actively collaborated with ActionAid on fair and corruption-free taxation (“tax justice") campaigns.790 local governments in 22 countries took steps to increase accountability to communities in their jurisdiction. Please check your inbox in order to proceed.Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? ActionAid USA is the U.S. branch of ActionAid International, which works in more than 50 countries to achieve social justice, gender equality, and poverty eradication. It's a hard question but an important one. This organization has voluntarily shared information to answer this important question and to support sector-wide learning. We also have hubs in Asia, the Americas and Europe.We believe in the power in people. In the 1990s, we adopted a human rights-based approach to development. ActionAid was founded as a charity in 1972. That’s why we take action in partnership with people on the frontlines of poverty and injustice. Click on the link in that email to get more GuideStar Nonprofit Profile data today!A GuideStar Pro report containing the following information is available for this organization:SOURCE: Self-reported by organizationThe people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.Number of people served around the worldActionAid supporters taking action against land grabs" + "Palm Plantations are Polluting Water in Guatemala" + "Source: Self-reported by organizationSeeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. We started development programs in the country on 1998 and we are registered under the Companies Act 2002. Priscilla had served on the ActionAid Zambia board for four years (2014‐2017) as Treasurer, before being elected to the Board of ActionAid International as Treasurer and Convenor of the Finance and Funding committee in January 2018. In 2018, ActionAid rolled out our new 10-year strategy, Action for Global Justice. Together, we tackle the symptoms of unequal power – poverty, hunger, gender-based violence, climate change, conflict, and disaster – and challenge the ideologies, legal systems, and social norms that lie underneath.ActionAid USA is the U.S. branch of ActionAid International, which works in more than 50 countries to achieve social justice, gender equality, and poverty eradication. We partner with marginalized communities to confront the underlying web of injustices that affect their daily lives.SOURCE: Self-reported by organizationHow will they know if they are making progress?as of 7/21/2020relief,humanitarian,disaster,emergency,Asia,Africa,America,poverty,development,gender,education,food,hunger,women,children,land rights,biofuels,agriculture,climate,justice,grassroots,localEvery day, we move the marker on progress just a little further.
In 2003, we were the first international non-profit to move our headquarters from the global North to the global South (London, UK to Johannesburg, South Africa), and we pioneered the rights-based approach that is now recognized as a quality standard for sustainable change. In the 1990s, we adopted a human rights-based approach to development. That’s why we take action in partnership with people on the frontlines of poverty and injustice. Our head office is in Johannesburg, South Africa. So we work to achieve social justice and gender equality, and to eradicate poverty.ActionAid has teams of people working around the world.
It was founded in 1972 by Cecil Jackson-Cole as a child sponsorship charity when 88 UK supporters sponsored 88 children in India and Kenya, the primary focus being is providing children with an education, further the hum