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.
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ACFID's main services |
Accountability
The promotion and administration of high ethical standards and effective development practice, especially through the ACFID Code of Conduct.
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Training
By offering specialised training to meet the evolving needs of members.
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Government/NGO relations
By representing the sector to the Australian Government and other key stakeholders.
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Humanitarian and emergencies
By providing a framework for active collaboration among agencies involved in humanitarian and emergency work.
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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.
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NGO development effectiveness
Facilitating the exchange of information and learning about ways to improve the quality of service design and delivery.
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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:
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