Tackling poverty with evidence-based philanthropy and partnerships
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Our Action on Poverty programs
Explore our core programs that address critical areas like education, health, food security, and climate resilience. Discover how we drive change and build resilient communities through collaborative action.
Partner with us
Our partnership program enables everyone to play their role in creating a more just and equal world.
Recent projects
Eliminating dengue with the World Mosquito Program
Action on Poverty operates the World Mosquito Program’s Asia hub in Ho Chi Minh City, and supports its game-changing research in eliminating dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and other mosquito-borne diseases.
Helping kids walk for life in Bangladesh
A clubfoot treatment program targeting underprivileged children in Bangladesh has evolved into a social enterprise, promising enormous social and economic returns in Bangladesh.
Increasing climate resilience in Kiribati
Increasing access to fresh water and learning about agriculture and nutrition have helped Kaai build resilience to climate change.
35,604 individuals benefitting from Victory GardensMalawi
8,235 people benefitted from solar-powered boreholesZimbabwe
2,574 community members learnt about safe migration practicesCambodia- 1,200 seed packets distributedKiribati
3,331 Maasai women accessed economic empowerment programsTanzania
757 Women accessed financial services for the first timeVietnam
50,000 people reached with clubfoot social media awareness campaignsBangladesh
Empower Change through Volunteering Action
Whether you’re looking to volunteer locally through our Voluntasker platform or offer your skills and expertise for global projects, Action on Poverty provides multiple opportunities to drive real change. Every volunteer action, no matter how small, contributes to measurable solutions that fight poverty.
Our partners
Working in partnership is the most effective way to take action. It’s inclusive, sustainable, and cost-effective.
Become a changemaker today
Whether you’re an individual philanthropist or part of a business, Action on Poverty offers the chance to be a part of real, measurable change. Partner with us, volunteer or donate to help us create a world free from poverty.