Our Thematic Sectors

We work across three interconnected domains

Food, water and climate resilience

From sustainable agriculture and water access to climate adaptation and ecosystem regeneration, we back practical solutions that help communities withstand climate shocks, safeguard natural resources and secure the essentials they need to thrive.

Economic empowerment


We identify and scale high-potential models that connect people to markets, finance and economic opportunity, helping turn livelihoods into lasting pathways out of poverty.

Health and inclusive development

Every person should be able to access the healthcare, wellbeing support and opportunities they need to live well. We invest in solutions that prevent disease, strengthen community health and remove barriers to access.

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Action on Poverty is a philanthropy specialist and high-impact accelerator dedicated to effective, scalable, and measurable solutions to global poverty.