History

Action Aid Australia was established in 1962 to provide support for struggling rural communities in India and Bangladesh. Initial projects involved shipments of livestock from Australia, in order to improve the quality of local stock, there by providing improved food supplies for these communities.

During the early days, our office had two paid staff. Since 1995, it has operated on a volunteer basis, thus ensuring that funds raised are directed at 'Those Who Have Much Less'.

During the 1980's, Action Aid Australia’s policies expanded to include community health and economic development. Current activities are facilitated through partnerships with locally registered, in-country Non-Government Organisations (NGO).

Since 1990 we have received AusAID NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP) subsidies for projects in India, Bangladesh, and Vietnam.