Our Themes

Explore the key areas where ActionAid works to challenge injustice and create lasting change.

Emergencies
Humanitarian response and disaster risk reduction

Providing life-saving assistance while addressing the root causes of humanitarian crises.

Land and Climate
Environmental justice and climate action

Fighting for climate justice and supporting communities most affected by environmental degradation.

Politics and Economics
Challenging systems of power and inequality

Transforming political and economic systems that perpetuate poverty and injustice.

Women's Rights
Gender equality and feminist leadership

Promoting women's rights and feminist leadership as essential to achieving social justice.

Combatting Modern Slavery
Fighting all forms of exploitation

Working to eliminate modern slavery, human trafficking, and all forms of exploitation.

Economic Justice
Fair economic systems for all

Challenging economic systems that concentrate wealth and power in the hands of the few.

Cross-cutting Approaches

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Human Rights

All our work is grounded in human rights principles and international law.

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Intersectionality

We recognize how different forms of oppression intersect and compound each other.

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Global Solidarity

Building connections and solidarity between movements across the world.