ActionAid Association

ActionAid Association ActionAid India has been working with poor people in India since 1972. Our goal? To end poverty.

We know that with the right opportunities, poor people will find their own solutions - and build new lives. Established in 1972, ActionAid India helps over 6 million of the country’s poorest and most disadvantaged people in 25 states and 1 Union Territory in India. VISION

A world without poverty, patriarchy and injustice
in which every person enjoys the right to life with dignity


MISSION

To w

ork in solidarity with the poor and participate in their struggle
to eradicate poverty, patriarchy and injustice

FOCUS AREAS

• Promoting children’s right to education, nutrition, protection and overall well-being.

• Promoting the rights of women and girls and in creating a safe and dignified environment for them.

• Providing legal and counselling aid to women survivors of violence and helping them restore a life of dignity and equity.

• Promoting Sustainable forms of Agriculture & supporting collectives of Women Farmers.

• Promoting Land Rights, Right to Livelihoods especially of Dalits, Adivasis and Women, particularly single women.

• Addressing Urban Poverty and creating inclusive and equitable platforms for urban poor and informal sector workers, particularly women.

• Building leadership and livelihood skills amongst the youth, in the communities we work with.

• Address the issues of distress-migration and eradicating Bonded Labour by developing community led mechanisms of monitoring and livelihoods.

• Promoting democracy and inclusive governance at all levels and encourage participation of marginalised and excluded communities in socio-economic and political sphere.

• Conservation of Natural Resources, Public Commons and Promotion of community-led mechanisms of monitoring and preservation.

• Humanitarian response during Natural Disasters and Conflict situations. In line with these thematic areas we are also engaged in two national campaigns namely:

Beti Zindabad! – A campaign to promote gender equality and social justice. People’s Vision of the City – a campaign to promote just, inclusive and equitable cities.

ActionAid Association members, along with Nomadic Tribes (NT) and Denotified Tribes (DNT) community leaders, met the Dep...
21/08/2026

ActionAid Association members, along with Nomadic Tribes (NT) and Denotified Tribes (DNT) community leaders, met the Deputy Commissioner of Panipat, Haryana, to highlight challenges in accessing government schemes, education, livelihood opportunities and essential entitlements. The delegation demanded stronger coordination, accountability and effective implementation of government services for NT/DNT communities. The dialogue will create a platform for community leaders to directly raise concerns with authorities, strengthen government-community coordination and improve access to rights, schemes and services, helping NT/DNT families build more secure and dignified lives.

On 21 August, we remember and pay tribute to the victims and survivors of terrorism. On 22 August, we commemorate all th...
21/08/2026

On 21 August, we remember and pay tribute to the victims and survivors of terrorism. On 22 August, we commemorate all those subjected to violence because of their religion or belief.
These observances are distinct, yet they affirm one shared principle: every human life must be protected—whether the violence inflicted upon it is formally recognized as terrorism or takes another form, including persecution, hate crimes, mob violence or attacks by State and non-State actors.
In the absence of a just peace shaped by and for peoples, the international community must strive to represent the best of humanity. Our commitment cannot depend on how violence is classified, who commits it or whom it targets. Every victim deserves recognition, justice and support; every survivor deserves to be heard; and every community deserves to live and worship—or choose not to worship—without fear.
As we commemorate these two days, let remembrance become a call to conscience and action: to reject hatred, uphold human dignity and work for a just peace in which no person or community is left unprotected.

21/08/2026

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ActionAid Association and Janajagaran Shramik Union, Balangir participated in Special Gram Sabhas across Naren, Bhalegao...
20/08/2026

ActionAid Association and Janajagaran Shramik Union, Balangir participated in Special Gram Sabhas across Naren, Bhalegaon and Bankel Gram Panchayats in , covering Titilagarh and Muribahal Blocks, Odisha. Participants learned about Rozgar Diwas, Workers Facilitation Centres (WFC), BOCW registration, labour cards and disability certificate camps. These engagements strengthened awareness of workers’ rights, improved access to government entitlements and encouraged communities to turn learning into collective action for social protection and inclusion.

ActionAid Association in West Bengal is helping women come together, take collective action, and build stronger leadersh...
20/08/2026

ActionAid Association in West Bengal is helping women come together, take collective action, and build stronger leadership. In Hasnabad, North 24 Parganas, 120 women workers — bidi rollers, garment workers, and home-based workers — met to discuss their constitutional rights, gender inequality, labour rights, and the role of Labour Schools. The meeting helped women connect their daily problems to solutions they can work on together. It built trust, unity, and confidence to lead in their communities. New women leaders are now working to expand Labour Schools and spread awareness, so all workers can claim dignity, rights, and respect.

ActionAid Association organized an interactive session for undergraduate and postgraduate Social Work students at Roda M...
20/08/2026

ActionAid Association organized an interactive session for undergraduate and postgraduate Social Work students at Roda Mistry College of Social Work, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana. Through the Mazdoor Pathshala campaign and Workers Facilitation Centre, participants explored workers’ rights, labour challenges, equity and collective empowerment. The session helped students connect individual struggles with wider systemic issues, strengthening their understanding of social justice, advocacy and the importance of collective action for workers’ dignity and rights.

On World Humanitarian Day, we honour humanitarian workers—and recognise that in every crisis, the community is often the...
19/08/2026

On World Humanitarian Day, we honour humanitarian workers—and recognise that in every crisis, the community is often the first responder.
Neighbours rescue neighbours, local volunteers organise relief, and community leaders connect vulnerable people with essential support—frequently before formal assistance arrives.
As climate-related emergencies increase in both scale and frequency, building resilience must go beyond infrastructure and preparedness plans. Communities need practical first-responder training in first aid, search and rescue, evacuation, early warning, and emergency coordination.
To help meet this need, ActionAid Association has been organising Humanitarian Action Schools across the country, equipping communities with the knowledge and skills to prepare for emergencies, respond effectively, and lead recovery efforts.
When local people have the skills, resources, and confidence to act, lives are saved and recovery begins sooner. Investing in community first responders is not just preparation for the next crisis—it is essential to building a safer and more resilient future.

ActionAid Association organised a community-level programme in Paldi, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, bringing unorganised workers t...
19/08/2026

ActionAid Association organised a community-level programme in Paldi, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, bringing unorganised workers together to strengthen awareness of labour rights, workplace safety, social security and welfare entitlements. Through meaningful discussions, participants deepened their understanding of their rights, the value of collective action, and access to social protection. The programme empowered workers to speak up for dignity, safety and better working conditions while recognising their vital contribution to society.

ActionAid Association members joined Gram Sabha meetings in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, and submitted petitions highligh...
19/08/2026

ActionAid Association members joined Gram Sabha meetings in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, and submitted petitions highlighting community priorities—including bus services, drinking water tanks, streetlights, school compound walls and watchmen to ensure children’s safety. Communities also called for effective implementation of VB-G RAM G, ensuring 125 days of employment, and regular veterinary services to support farmers and livestock owners. Together, communities are turning local concerns into collective action and demanding responsive public services.

ActionAid Association organised an awareness meeting with women in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, on social welfare entitleme...
18/08/2026

ActionAid Association organised an awareness meeting with women in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, on social welfare entitlements and labour laws. Participants learned about women’s and workers’ rights, social security schemes, equal wages, maternity benefits, safe workplaces, prevention of child labour, education, and accessing government schemes. The session encouraged women to strengthen collective action and participate actively in local governance, helping them better understand, claim, and advocate for their rights and entitlements.

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