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An international non-government organization

Primary aim – to fight poverty and injustice worldwide

Founder – Cecil Jackson-ColeFounded – London(1972)Head Office – Johannesburg(2004)Chief Executive - Adriano

Campolina

Vision A world without poverty and

injustice in which every person enjoys their right to a life with dignity.

MissionTo work with poor and excluded

people to eradicate poverty and injustice.

Objectives  To relieve poverty and distress throughout

the world. To educate the public concerning the

causes, effects and means of alleviation of such poverty and distress.

Operate anti-poverty programmes in poorer countries.

 Build public constituency and solidarity movements throughout the world.

 Advocate, influence and campaign throughout the world.

ValuesMutual respect Equity and justiceHonesty and transparencySolidarity with the poorCourage of convictionIndependence Humility

Organizational themesWomen’s rightsRight to educationRight to foodRight to human security in conflict and

emergenciesRight to life and dignity in the face of

HIV/AIDSRight to just and democratic

governance

Works in the following areas

Women's rightsEducationFood rightsDemocratic GovernanceEmergencies and conflictClimate changeYouth

On Which ground ActionAid works

 Greatest Poverty Vulnerability Insecurity Physical isolation.

People they work with  Adolescents  Indigenous communities Women subjected to violence  Landless groups  People with disability Sex workers  Street children  Migrant workers  Trafficked women and children  Acid survivors  People infected and affected with HIV/AIDS  Professionally marginalized and disregarded people.

Currently focused on 2 international campaigns:

Tax Power Land For communities

Funding Partners The European Commission’s Humanitarian

Aid and Civil Protection department (ECHO)

The United Nations system(UNDP, UNICEF, UN Women FAO, UNAIDS, WFP and UNFAP)

EU’s external action Department for International Development

(DFID)

Education work focuses on four key

areasPromoting rights in schoolsFinancing educationGirl’s education and violenceEmpowerment through literacy

ActionAid Bangladesh

Started working in Bangladesh in 1983(Bhola)

Country director : Farah Kabir (since June 2007)

Work in different approaches1.    Rights-based Approach2.    Participation, Empowerment and Reflect3.    Partnership4.    Network and Alliances5.    Research and Advocacy6.    Innovation

Works in 35 districts and has

89 local and community-based

partner organizations

Ongoing projects(11)

Paribarvittik Jeebo-boichitro Gram Removing Cultural Barriers Happy homes Recovery and Rehabilitation of the Cyclone Aila

Affected People Access to Common Food Resources Communication for Development Responsible and Accountable Garment Sector LEADR Sustainable Agriculture for Monga Mitigation Scaling Up Community Based Adaptation with Local

Government in Bangladesh Strengthening International Food Security Network

Recent campaignsDealing with VAW: real step not in

sight yetIndigenous People of Bangladesh

Demand Constitutional Recognition as ‘Indigenous People’

‘Nobojibon’ CampaignFinancing EducationPaint it purple

Educational activities of AAB

Execute their educational activities through local NGO 'S.

They are trying to provide four types of educational activities in Bangladesh.

1.Programmatic activities NFPE  Pre-School  Formal education  Learning center  Post Literacy and Continuing Education  Adolescent Forum  Child Recreation Centre  Education for the disabled and Adibashi children

2.Community related activities Mothers gathering  Activating SMC and PTA  Parents Meeting Meeting with community

3.Quality education and governance related activities Workshop with SMC and teachers Day observance Learning materials support Dialogue with UEO on Quality education Organize cultural programme Arrange study tour  Educational study/research  Forum and monitoring committee

4.Others Adolescence family life education School savings programme Health education programme Awareness programme Hard to reach education

programme

Education programme include the following

Facilitating and strengthening people’s agencies

Promoting inclusive educationInfluencing governmentFacilitate the engagement of adolescents Promoting disaster resilience and

climate responsive education system.Enhancing and strengthening community

state interfaceChallenging the IFIs roles

influence in the following Policy processes

incorporation of rights of persons with disability in UNCRPD, and Disability Rights Law 2013

introduction and the promotion of the use of sign language in the national media

inclusion of ‘river ambulance’ as a grassroots model in the National Health Policy 2011

tackling inclement weather condition using ‘flexible school calendar’ in the haor areas

replication of ‘midday meal’ in 78 schools in 4 districts as a 2011 pilot for policy provision

articulation of people’s needs and priorities in the Disaster Management Act 2011

formulation of the Domestic Violence (Resistance and Protection) Act 2010

inclusion of the Urdu-speaking communities in the Citizenship Amendment Act 2009

protection of the fisher-folk’s rights including livelihood supports during fishing ban

Others programme..REFLECTQuality trained teacherShapla Kuri child development

centerEducation budget analysis (2013)

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Impact of ActionAid in Bangladesh

Educational Impact :Poor and marginalized people have

more access to educationAdult literacyIncreased attendance from 76% to

94%Reduce drop out rate by almost 15%Establishment educational for

Disabilities Highly contributed to Female

education

Learning materials supportActivating SMC and PTAWorkshop with SMC and teachersAdolescence family life educationHard to reach education programEducational researchPost literacy and continuing

education

Impact on other sectors :Taking actions against poverty &

InjusticeTry to increase women empowermentRaising Social awarenessCreating employmentWorking ensure healthcareRaising awareness against early

marriage ,dowry ,HIV etc.Gender mainstreaming

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Future Plans of ActionAid Free and compulsory education

Adequate infrastructure Quality trained teachers Non-discrimination A safe and non-violent environment Relevant education Learn about your rights participate Transparent and accountable schools

Besides Action Aid is going to focus three core areas to achieve it’s Educational goals. They are :

promoting quality schools which respect child rights

rebuilding Reflect for women’s literacy and empowerment

securing financing to achieve quality education

CriticismFail to reach the target areasNo Strategic recommendations were

provided to relocated the budget allocations of Educational budget review

Insufficient Reflect circles Mid Day MealCorruptionDepends on local organization

Recommendations Adult literacy Ensure quality education Enrich the early childhood care and education Promoting quality of schools which respect child right Rebuilding reflect for women’s literacy and

empowerment The Edn. Strategy might be more focused and target

driven Ensure effective framework Recommendations on roles and relationships Recommendations for monitoring, reporting and sharing

learning Ensure sustainable and flexible funding