ACFID supports a network of Australian NGOs, which have a shared commitment to poverty reduction and the promotion of human rights and dignity. It provides members with a range of services and opportunities to exert influence. |
ACFID's main services |
Accountability The promotion and administration of high ethical standards and effective development practice, especially through the ACFID Code of Conduct. |
Training By offering specialised training to meet the evolving needs of members. |
Government/NGO relations By representing the sector to the Australian Government and other key stakeholders. |
Humanitarian and emergencies By providing a framework for active collaboration among agencies involved in humanitarian and emergency work. |
Human Rights Project A 2-year dedicated project to enhance protection and promotion of human rights and the achievement of the MDGs, and increase development impact by the adoption of a human rights-based approach. |
NGO development effectiveness Facilitating the exchange of information and learning about ways to improve the quality of service design and delivery. |
Make Poverty History (MPH) campaign By awareness raising and advocacy to ensure that Australia contributes effectively towards worldwide achievement of poverty alleviation in line with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). |
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Issues ACFID and its members come together in working groups across a range of issues. Information on these issue-based working groups and their activities is available by following the links below: |
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Countries/Regions ACFID members work in a large number of locations in the developing world and come together in country-regional working groups. Information on the activities of these working groups is available by following the links below: |