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and what we want
to achieve
ActionAid

In Greece and the world

We are an independent, international organisation fighting against poverty and injustice, in Greece and around the world.

Today, we are active in more than 75 countries and we train people and their communities so that they can rely on their own strengths and claim a life of dignity and a fairer world for all.

To do so, we cooperate with local organisations and, at the same time, we put pressure on governments and various agencies alike, fighting against policies and practices that perpetuate poverty and social exclusion.

All this is made possible thanks to the valuable assistance of the people supporting us.

We are active in
75+
countries worldwide.

Our vision

We envision a sustainable and just world, where all people will enjoy equal and just rights and opportunities and a life with no exclusion and discrimination.

Umesh Nepali/ ActionAid

Our mission

We raise awareness, educate, empower, and activate society, with a focus on vulnerable groups, through innovative programmes, services, and collaborations at national and international level so they can bring sustainable changes in their future.

Our values

The way we work is defined by our values.

1

Mutual respect

2

Justice for all, irrespective of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, social class, health status etc.

3

Value and dignity of all people

4

Acceptance of difference

5

Integrity and transparency

6

Solidarity with all individuals and with all peoples

7

Independence from political, religious or other affiliations

8

Humility and willingness to cooperate to solve global problems

Our priorities

We believe that the change towards a society with more equity and justice requires the mobilisation and collaboration of all citizens. This is why we are trying to mobilise citizens, so that they will become active and make our society a fairer place.

As a result, our programmes are defined by the following priorities:

We support those who are socially excluded so that they can believe in themselves and develop their skills to improve their lives

We promote the values of active citizenship, that is, we defend democratic values and human rights

We create opportunities for civic participation, on an individual, collective, local and international level

We lobby for public policies that reduce injustice and promote the values of active citizenship