Finding the changemakers. Backing the solution. Scaling the impact.
We scale what works
We identify high potential solutions in international development and take them to scale to remove people from poverty.
58
years
42
countries
3 million
people reached
4.4:1
average social return on investment
Our philanthropic investment philosophy
We source the solutions that we believe have the most potential. Our theory of change is underpinned by the Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) framework.
Action on Poverty is a philanthropy specialist and high-impact accelerator dedicated to effective, scalable, and sustainable solutions to global poverty.
We identify local partners who exhibit exceptional leadership. We scout for proven solutions: initiatives that have the foundational strength to scale but are currently stalled by a lack of investment and technical expertise.
We vet every initiative through three non-negotiable questions: Does it work? Does it last? Does it scale?
We embed our specialised oversight into the partner’s operations. By establishing robust financial controls and governance frameworks, we ensure the project is co-designed for lasting results.
We continuously monitor performance and accelerate validated solutions through our funding tiers to maximise Social Return on Investment (SROI) and move us closer to our 2030 million-person goal.
Aligning
your investments
Our model focuses on three distinct phases of development, allowing philanthropic investment to be allocated according to evidence and risk appetite.
Testing high-potential solutions in real-world contexts
Strengthening and refining models with emerging success
Growing proven solutions to achieve systemic, long-term impact for millions
Stories of impact
Action on Poverty is a high-impact accelerator dedicated to effective, scalable, and sustainable solutions to global poverty
