Action Fund

This year, the need to support refugees has never been more vital, as there are currently more than 84 million people across the globe who have been forced to seek refuge in new environments due to ongoing emergencies.

Some refugees are externally displaced, others internally, but all are forced to find new homes, build new ties, and find ways to support their loved ones, often while facing the discrimination and hostilities of unfamiliar, new surroundings. Because of this, we believe that everyone, everywhere no matter what or where they’re fleeing, has the right to access safe spaces and resources to ensure, at minimum, that their basic needs are met.

We know that disasters, crises, and conflicts disproportionately affect women and other vulnerable groups. They increase the likelihood of human rights violations and often leave those who are already marginalized excluded from decision-making processes and access to resources.

As an unapologetically feminist organization, we recognize that women and women’s rights organizations are significantly underrepresented in humanitarian response. That’s why we’re first to raise particular concern for women and girls, who face an increased risk of gender-based violence, trafficking, and exploitation during times of displacement.

This must change. ActionAid believes in a just, equitable, and sustainable world in solidarity with people facing poverty and injustice. For five decades, we have been working alongside local partners in areas of conflict and disaster, not only providing short and long-term assistance and support, but also promoting the leadership of women and other at-risk groups.

Together, we can challenge the ideologies, legal systems, and social norms that keep refugees marginalized.

Thank you for your partnership.