Vision, mission and values
Action on Poverty works through partnership to create a world free of poverty and inequality. Submit a partnership enquiry or donate now to help us create a better world.
Our vision
All people thriving in a world without poverty.
Our mission
To be the catalyst that mobilises and collaborates with changemakers globally to create environments free from poverty in which communities flourish. We partner with changemakers in local communities around the world to convert new or innovative ideas into scalable, evidence based and cost-effective solutions that address the root causes of poverty. Our support and solutions are tailored to meet community needs and priorities.
Our values
We are passionate about serving others and seek to enhance wellbeing, purpose and meaning for everyone we work with. Our work is underpinned by the following core values that guide the ways we achieve and measure success:
- Integrity: we are open, transparent and accountable to build trust with all
- Pursuit of excellence: we hold ourselves to the highest standards in all we do
- Respect: we include, value and respect the people we work and interact with
- Innovation: we have the courage to explore new ideas and identify ways to be more effective
- Collaboration: we value working with others to optimize our impact
Our promises
We promise our supporters that we will:
- Be transparent
- Support effective work
- Measure what we do
- Add value to the money that you give us
We promise our partners that we will:
- Invest in our partnerships and develop mutual understandings of accountability and obligation
- Help develop stronger partnerships over time
We promise the local communities that we work with that we will:
- Work in partnership with you to meet your identified needs and priorities
- Develop the skills you need to make long-term positive changes
We promise our staff that we will provide a workplace where:
- You have a sense of purpose
- You have opportunities to learn and grow
- Your contribution is valued