The issues

To end poverty permanently, we need to tackle the root causes of it. That's why we campaign and organise our work to ensure the issues that cause poverty for billions are addressed.

 

Our work on climate change

heavy rains in Bangladesh

Millions are already suffering from the effects of climate change. And they're the ones least responsible for it. We campaign for effective global action as well as helping people adapt.

Climate change

Our work on conflict

Nine-year-old Ayman collects plastic from rubbish dumps

Conflict destroys any chance of development. We help the peacemakers, encourage people reconciliation and support victims as they rebuild their lives and communities.

Conflict

Our work on HIV

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HIV is not only decimating parts of Africa but also creating a new class of the discriminated across the developing world. We support those living with the virus and fight the ignorance around it.

Our response to HIV

Our work on rights and justice

Residents of El Alto, Bolivia

Without democracy and human rights, governments can't be held accountable, corruption tackled or the powerless emancipated. We work to protect rights and build up civil society across the world.

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Our work on trade

Men threshing rice

Unfair rules make rich world exports cheaper; poor world exports dearer and undermine the sovereignty of developing states. We fight this outrage in the international corridors of power and on the ground.

Trade

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    The fight for climate justice after Copenhagen.

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