ActionAid International brings together our work against poverty in over 40 countries, co-ordinated by our International Secretariat, based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
By working together as a global partnership we know we can have a stronger impact. Rather than emphasise the traditional divide between rich countries which raise funds and poorer ones which spend them, we choose to recognise the more complex modern reality, and strive to work together in a spirit of equality, democracy and accountability.
Since 2003, ActionAid International has been based in South Africa, as part of our commitment to building an organisation which recognises and values the contribution of all our members. We are the only international development organisation which has its headquarters in the developing world.
Our governance
ActionAid International is governed by the Assembly of members, which meets once a year, and the International Board of Trustees, which meets 3-4 times a year and oversees the International Secretariat. The Chief Executive of ActionAid International acts as Secretary and member of the Board but with no voting powers.
