We deliver life-saving and life-changing interventions to the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind.

What we stand for

Our vision, our mission and our work are all defined by one goal – ending extreme poverty, whatever it takes. We believe that no-one should have to live in fear that they won’t have a home to sleep in or enough food to feed their children.

For over 50 years we have been working with the world’s poorest people to transform their lives.

Today we are a team of over 3,500 highly skilled and dedicated professionals from 50 countries who share an exceptional depth and diversity of experience.

Each year our specialist teams work with 25 million people living on less than $2 a day, from war zones in Syria and Somalia to devastating floods in Bangladesh.

Our track record

We have a track record in developing cutting-edge approaches that have pushed the boundaries of innovations in maternal and child health care, cash transfers, emergency response and more.

Our vision

Our vision is of a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. A world where everyone has access to the opportunities they need to live a long, healthy and creative life. A world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Our mission

Our mission is to permanently transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty, tackling its root causes and building resilience.

When an emergency strikes, we are among the first on the ground – mobilising expert teams in just 24 hours. From hurricanes in Haiti to famine in South Sudan, we go to the ends of the earth to reach the most vulnerable.

For the voiceless, we use our voice to bring the human stories of extreme poverty to the tables of world leaders.

Our mission doesn’t stop until extreme poverty does.

Our values

Our values are rooted in the compassion and commitment of our founders and have been shaped by over 50 years of working with the world’s poorest and most vulnerable communities.

Our focus on ending extreme poverty is driven by our belief that all people are equal in rights and should be treated with respect and dignity regardless of their circumstances.

We know that listening and partnership are key to empowering communities to transform their own lives.

We are ready to respond to ensure that people’s basic needs are met when disaster strikes. We do so effectively and in strict adherence to humanitarian principles.

We are committed and courageous and will always go the extra mile to support communities even in the most challenging of contexts.

We innovate to find solutions that are both effective and pragmatic.

We are transparent and accountable in all of our actions.